We are pleased to announce that Paul Tolcon has joined Castledine Gregory as a consultant lawyer. Paul brings significant experience in native title, building and construction, dispute resolution and commercial law. His additional skills boost the firm’s core strengths in these areas. The firm offers a range of advisory and dispute resolution services, includingmore…
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Paul Tolcon joins Castledine Gregory
By Castledine Gregory • August 14th, 2014Draft Aboriginal Heritage Amendment Bill 2014 released for public comment
By Castledine Gregory • July 14th, 2014The Department of Aboriginal Affairs (the Department) has released the Aboriginal Heritage Amendment Bill 2014 for public comment. The closing date for public submissions is Wednesday, 6 August 2014. The draft bill proposes the following key changes to the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA) (the Act): Implementation of a ‘permit system’ – Consentsmore…
New Department of Health Asbestos Guidance
By Castledine Gregory • July 11th, 2014The Department of Health has released a draft guidance note on managing asbestos contamination arising from fire. It is primarily for the use of Local Government Environmental Health Officers in a regulatory capacity and also for asbestos professionals responsible for managing asbestos contamination. In particular, the draft guidance note contains a recommended process for themore…
New Assessment Bilateral Agreement under EPBC Act Released for Comment
By Castledine Gregory • June 9th, 2014A draft new assessment bilateral agreement under the Commonwealth’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 (EPBC Act) has been released for public comment, with submissions due by 27 June 2014. Background The EPBC Act regulates actions which are likely to have a significant impact on a matter of national environmental significance. Such actions (or developments)more…
Preliminary Issues in Planning Appeals before the SAT
By Castledine Gregory • May 30th, 2014In planning appeals before the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT), developers and local governments often ask the SAT to determine ‘preliminary issues’. This is particularly the case when an issue has arisen which is preventing the parties from progressing their without prejudice discussions. Earlier this year, the validity of this practice was thrown into doubtmore…