Welcome

Welcome to the NSW Environment and Planning Law Association (Inc) (EPLA).

We exist to advance the knowledge of planning and environmental laws among the professions and the community generally.

EPLA provides members with current information about changes to planning and environmental law and opportunities for informed debate and education around the relevant issues.

To register as a member of EPLA follow the link to our EPLA Membership subscription form or click here to learn more about member benefits.

Latest News

Department of Planning enewsflash - Share your vision for Sydney

• Sydney residents are being given an opportunity to talk directly to a NSW Government planner to share their ideas about how the city and its suburbs can grow and prosper over the next 20 years.  The Department of Planning and Infrastructure has today released details of 15 public drop-in sessions across the city, where local people can share their ideas for a new Metropolitan Strategy.  The consultation will kick off with a forum in Penrith on Thursday, 31 May. The sessions will continue throughout June, wrapping up in Hurstville on Thursday, 28 June.  For locations, click here.  You are also invited to view the discussion paper or make a submission until Friday, 29 June 2012.

New case management procedures for Class 5 criminal matters

• The Criminal Procedure Amendment (Summary Proceedings Case Management) Act 2012 was passed by Parliament on 13 March 2012 and received assent on 21 March 2012. It is scheduled to commence operation on Monday 30 April 2012. The object of the Act is to amend the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 to make provision for case management procedures to reduce delays in trial and sentencing proceedings before the Supreme Court and the Land and Environment Court in their summary jurisdiction. Amongst the measures the courts may make are orders requiring that certain disclosures be made by the prosecution and the defence before a trial or sentencing hearing. The Land and Environment Court will shortly release a Practice Note for Class 5 matters to reflect the provisions of the Act.

Environmental Defender’s Office eBulletin

• The latest EDO bulletin containing topical news, information and events is now available.   See the bulletin for full details.