Environment & Planning

Law Association New South Wales

Welcome to EPLA

Advancing the knowledge of planning and environmental laws.

Who We Are

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 recent or proposed changes to planning and environmental law. EPLA hosts seminars and conferences to provide opportunities for informed debate and education about relevant issues.

Our Members

EPLA is an organisation whose members are drawn from many environmental disciplines including from the fields of planning, environment, architecture, local government and the legal profession.

Our members are drawn from city and country regions, in government and private enterprise. During this time of significant change to environmental and planning laws in NSW, EPLA helps members to stay up to date through on-line releases of latest news, the publication of the Environmental Law News and the publication of the Environmental Law Reporter.

News & Events

EPLA Twilight Thursday Zoom Series: Sep-Oct 2020
Members and Friends of EPLA are invited to the “Thursday Zooms” Twilight Series at 5.30pm Please register on the attached form/forms or the combined rego form if you wish to attend all four seminars. 24 September 2020 Planning reports with Gary Shiels and Graham Brown Registration form 1 October 2020 Modification of Development Consent with Janet McKelvey and […]
25 Feb 2021: Land and Environment Court news
The COVID-19 Pandemic Arrangements Policy is replaced by a new Policy effective from 6 April 2021.
3 Jun 2021: Supreme Court News
Applications are sought from legal practitioners of at least 5 years post-admission experience to be appointed as Costs Assessors. Appointments are expected to take effect from 1 January 2022 for a period of up to three (3) years. The closing date for applications is 1 July 2021. Those interested in applying should download and complete […]

Our Projects & Activities

EPLA is involved in a number of projects and activities to facilitate the achievement of its aims and objectives.

We encourage participation by our members towards these projects and activities by providing opportunities for feedback and suggestions.

Shape environmental and planning law while earning CLE and CPD points.

GET IN TOUCH

Phone (02) 8227 9600

Facsimile (02) 8227 9699

Email info@epla.org.au

Environment and Planning

Law Association (NSW) Inc

32/52 Martin Place,

Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia

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