Queensland government moves to lift ban on political donations from property developers
A ban on property developers making political donations in state elections will be lifted, under sweeping new legislation…
Academics hit back after leading universities seek changes to key environmental legislation
Australia’s top universities have aligned themselves with oil and gas producers, miners and developers on a key piece…
Sunset clause laws differ around the country. Here’s what they are and when they can be used
In recent years, stories about developers enacting sunset clauses and cancelling property contracts — taking the dreams of…
Major reforms for NSW planning system aim to curb ‘maze’ of current process
The “maze” that is the NSW planning system is set to be overhauled as part of the biggest…
Sydney developer gets ‘slap on the wrist’ after illegally clearing hundreds of trees to build $3 million mansion
Residents are “horrified” after a property developer copped a “slap on the wrist” fine for illegally clearing hundreds…
Notorious conman behind bars after 14-year manhunt
“I’d rank it No 1. There’s some good results from bigger cases, but this one was very satisfying,”…