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November 7, 2024
Austral Construction Compulsory Acquisition in Australia: What Property Owners Need to Know

As of 2024, Austral, a suburb in Western Sydney, is experiencing a significant transformation. Once marked by rural properties with large two-hectare blocks, the area is now being redeveloped into a bustling suburb with substantial housing developments.

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October 22, 2024
Inland Rail - Illabo to Stockinbingal section EIS approved by NSW Government

The Illabo to Stockinbingal section of the Inland Rail project has been approved by the NSW Government. The Illabo to Stockinbingal section is expected to commence construction in 2025 and forms part of the larger Inland Rail project which will see freight able to travel between Melbourne and Brisbane in less than 24 hours.

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October 10, 2024
Transgrid Commences Compulsory Acquisition On VNIWEST (Victoria To NSW Interconnector West) Electricity Easements

The Victoria to NSW Interconnector West – known as VNI West – is a proposed new 500 kV double circuit transmission line connecting the high voltage electricity grids of New South Wales and Victoria.The Australian Energy Regulator announced its decision in May 2024 to approve investment in early works for VNI West.

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October 10, 2024
Acquisition Update for Rezoning of Land in South Western Sydney under the SEPPPrecincts – Western Parkland City

The current key Western Sydney land acquisition projects include the Aerotropolis , Austral, Leppington and Edmondson Park. Each of these locations have forced acquisition of land or easements to create infrastructure for new housing estates all across the South Western Sydney area.

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October 1, 2024
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Property Compulsory Acquisition Now Certain To Proceed

The NSW Government has announced the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 project has signed a $322 million contract awarded to John Holland Pty Ltd to deliver the first part of the project – construction of the first 1.3km of new light rail alignment, including a 320m bridge over the Parramatta River.

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September 5, 2024
Hunter Transmission Project (HTP) Compulsory Land Acquisition by EnergyCo Commences

Land acquisition (or resumption) has commenced for the Hunter and Central Coast REZ by EnergyCo for the purpose of High Voltage Transmission Lines. Land owners have recently received an ‘Opening Letter’ from EnergyCo which marks the start of the compulsory acquisition process.

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September 5, 2024
Sydney Water land and easement acquisitions: What are my rights?

As compulsory acquisition lawyers, specialising in land and easement acquisitions, FM Legal acts against Sydney Water to ensure you receive full and fair compensation for the compulsory acquisition of your property for pipelines, pumping stations, and other water infrastructure. FM Legal only acts for affected landowners in seek full compensation, we don’t ever act for Sydney Water.

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August 19, 2024
What is a construction easement?

A construction easement is important, particularly for access to land owned by private landowners whilst a project is constructed by Government.

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August 15, 2024
The first letter you will receive from EnergyCo regarding property acquisition

The first letter you will receive from EnergyCo regarding property acquisition August 19, 2024 FM Legal Once EnergyCo has made the decision to acquire an easement over your property for high voltage electricity lines, the first piece of correspondence will be an opening letter. The opening letter is a very important communication and is the […]

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August 8, 2024
New England Renewable Energy Zone

New England Renewable Energy Zone August 8, 2024 FM Legal The New England Renewable Energy Zone is important, particularly for compulsory acquisition of land. The New England Renewable Energy Zone is located in northern New South Wales (NSW). It is a proposed high voltage transmission line project to enable renewable energy to be fed into […]

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April 23, 2024
NSW Government Review of Land Acquisition

The NSW Government is finally conducting a thorough review into the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 (‘the Act’) in response to the 2022 parliamentary inquiry into the acquisition of land in relation to major transport projects. We are delighted to see this review, as whilst previous reviews have mitigated the prejudice against owners […]

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October 6, 2023
Your Guide to Understanding Compulsory Acquisition in NSW with FM Legal

Navigating the complex landscape of compulsory acquisition in NSW can be daunting, especially when one's valuable property is at stake. Sydney, in particular, has witnessed a surge in such cases, throwing many property owners into a whirlwind of legalities and uncertainties. Enter FM Legal, your Sydney-based guide and specialist, aiming to demystify this intricate process. […]

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July 28, 2023
Sally Dale Appointed as New Valuer General of NSW

Sally Dale, valuer, has been appointed to the position of the new Valuer General of New South Wales. She has replaced David Parker who has been transferred to hear compulsory acquisition matters in the Land and Environment Court as a Commissioner. In compulsory acquisitions, when parties involved in the acquisition process fail to reach a […]

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June 15, 2023
FM Legal’s Expert Insights into Electricity Easements in NSW for Property Owners
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March 8, 2023
Labor’s Metro Decision Sparks Outrage in Western Sydney

The NSW Labor Party has been accused of abandoning western Sydney locals with its decision to pull back on two Metro projects proposed by the Perrottet Government

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February 21, 2023
Newcastle Inner City Bypass
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September 1, 2022
Relief for Flood Impacted Homes to Come Soon
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April 20, 2022
Uncertainty Surrounds Timeline of Beaches Link Tunnel Project
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November 19, 2021
Beaches Link Project Still Proceeding Despite Concerns

Critics view the new Beaches Link report as failing to address the major concerns of the community.
The recent Submissions Report released by the Transport forNSW deflects community concerns to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment citing the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 as removing “the direct involvement of the proponent (Transport for NSW) in the management of submissions received.” The Submissions Report continues to explain that the project proponent was “required to consider and respond to the submissions raised.”

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October 19, 2021
Western Sydney Aerotropolis Plan
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August 16, 2021
Princes Highway Upgrade
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July 6, 2021
The NSW Valuer General Mess
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June 13, 2021
Sydney Metro CBD and the Sydney Metro Pyrmont Stations
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May 11, 2021
Professor Roberta Ryan of the University of Newcastle appointed Independent Community Commissioner for the Aerotropolis.

Professor Roberta Ryan of the University of Newcastle has been appointed by the NSW Government to be the Independent Community Commissioner for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis Professor Ryan's new role involves addressing the concerns of landowners affected by the development of the Aerotropolis. This includes recommendations regarding strategic land acquisitions, providing access to expert advice […]

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October 23, 2020
Hardship Guide for Compulsory Acquisition
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October 14, 2020
Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport Line Gets $1.8 Billion in Federal Budget
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October 14, 2020
New England Highway - Singleton Bypass gets $560 Million in Federal Budget
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September 17, 2020
Illawarra's Shellharbour Hospital Announced by NSW Government
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April 30, 2020
Metro West Rules out Rydalmere Station
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April 28, 2020
Full Steam Ahead for Metro West
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February 3, 2020
Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport Stations Announced
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November 9, 2019
Westmead Community Told Government Will Take Their Properties
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October 18, 2019
Sydney Metro Approval Clears Way For Exact Locations Of Train Stations
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April 30, 2019
Equitable briefing data for women barristers released

In what is hailed by the Law Council of Australia as an achievement in the push to establish a more evenhanded climate for ladies lawyers, the principal tranche of information from the pinnacle body's Equitable Briefing Policy has been delivered. Launched in 2016 to an eager legal community, the policy encourages organisations to take all reasonable […]

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April 30, 2019
QC to become Supreme Court judge

By: Grace Ormsby 26 April 2019 Victoria has made its newest judicial appointment in the Supreme Court. Jacinta Forbes QC has been announced by the Attorney-General as the court’s newest judge, taking up the role recently vacated by Honourable Justice Gregory Garde. Ms Forbes joined the Victorian Bar in 2000 and was appointed Queens Counsel […]

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April 30, 2019
Leading Australian firms endorse Uluru Statement from the Heart

  Sol Dolor  23 Mar 2019 Eighteen of the nation’s top law firms have supported the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The firms supporting the call for the First Nations to have their voice enshrined in the Australian Constitution are: Allens Arnold Bloch Leibler Ashurst Baker McKenzie Clayton Utz Corrs Chambers Westgarth Dentons DLA Piper Fisher […]

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April 30, 2019
Renewed calls for gender equality in law amid uneven High Court representation

Sol Dolor.  01 Mar 2017 Top legal bodies in Australia have renewed calls for greater gender equality and inclusion in the law as a new study shows a marked disparity in representation between men and women barristers before the High Court. George Williams AO, UNSW’s dean of law, recently wrote in The Sydney Morning Herald […]

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April 30, 2019
Law Council backs fundamental shift in law, policy development

  Sol Dolor 24 Aug 2018 The Law Council of Australia is recommending that justice impact tests be introduced at the Commonwealth, state, and territory levels. The nation’s peak body for the legal profession made the recommendation as it released the final report of “The Justice Project,” a comprehensive, national review that began early last […]

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April 30, 2019
Law Council Cheers Proposed $107M Funding for First Nations Justice
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