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Case note on Young v Chief Executive Officer (Housing) [2023] HCTA 31 – an interesting case Property & Projects
18 December, 2023

Case note on Young v Chief Executive Officer (Housing) [2023] HCTA 31 – an interesting case

Why is this case important? Young v Chief Executive Officer (Housing) HCTA 31 was heard in the High Court of Australia earlier this year. It is important because: The High Court ruled that a tenant's distress and disappointment due to a prolonged absence of a backdoor was compensable under statute.…
Victoria Caldwell
Landmark Legislation Passed: Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) to Transform Affordable Housing Landscape ConstructionProperty & Projects
14 September, 2023

Landmark Legislation Passed: Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) to Transform Affordable Housing Landscape

In a significant development for the property development sector, the Federal Parliament has today successfully passed the bill establishing the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), marking a significant milestone in addressing the nation's housing crisis. This ground-breaking initiative is poised to unlock unprecedented opportunities for property developers and…
Vincent Young
NSW Government Announces Dramatic Planning Re-structure ConstructionDevelopmentProperty & Projects
23 August, 2023

NSW Government Announces Dramatic Planning Re-structure

On Friday 18 August 2023, New South Wales Premier, Chris Minns, unveiled a drastic new portfolio re-structure aimed at tackling energy challenges, climate change, environmental preservation and housing concerns. From 1 January 2024, the Department of Planning and Environment will undergo a strategic division into two new specialised Departments: the…
Vincent Young
Minns Labor Government Introduces Housing and Productivity Contribution Scheme ConstructionDevelopmentProperty & Projects
4 August, 2023

Minns Labor Government Introduces Housing and Productivity Contribution Scheme

Why the HAPCS?  The Minns Labor Government of New South Wales is taking what it believes to be decisive action to address the challenges posed by the State's fast-growing population. With some changes already in place since its taking of Office, the Government has introduced the Housing and Productivity Contribution…
Vincent Young