Victoria’s planning shake up: What developers need to know
Victoria is on the cusp of its most transformative planning reform in decades. The Planning Amendment Better Decisions Made Faster Bill 2025 (Bill) aims to modernise the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Act), streamlining approvals, reducing delays and accelerating housing delivery. These sweeping changes will directly affect landowners and developers, altering permit application processes, planning […]
ReadmoreConsumer Express | October 2025 Edition
In the October 2025 edition of Consumer Express, we explore the latest legal and regulatory developments impacting the consumer sector, with a focus on the emerging trends and challenges our clients are navigating. This edition covers the continued growth in online retail spending, driven by the rise of mobile-first shopping experiences, as well as the […]
ReadmoreLandlords proposed to gain new powers under Queensland’s crackdown on illegal tobacco trade
The Queensland Parliament recently introduced the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products (Dismantling Illegal Trade) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Bill), a sweeping reform aimed at curbing illegal tobacco and nicotine trade across the state. Building on recent regulatory changes, from 1 September 2024, it became a requirement for any retailer or wholesaler of smoking products […]
ReadmoreImportant update for landlords: New tobacco licensing laws in NSW and lease termination rights
The NSW Government has recently passed major changes to tobacco laws that directly affect landlords leasing premises to retailers and wholesalers of tobacco and non-tobacco smoking products. What’s changed? As of 1 July 2025, the NSW Tobacco Licensing Scheme is officially in effect. This means: All retailers and wholesalers of tobacco and non-tobacco smoking products […]
ReadmoreMinister for Planning approves the Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan
The Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) was approved by the Minister for Planning and officially gazetted on 5 August 2025, as part of Amendment C158mith to the Mitchell Planning Scheme. The PSP outlines a comprehensive framework for developing approximately 1,279 hectares of land situated south of Wallan and northwest of Beveridge in Victoria. […]
ReadmoreImportant tobacco licensing changes impacting Victorian tenants: Key details
New regulations have come into effect in Victoria that will impact retail tenants that sell tobacco. As of 1 July 2025, the Victorian Government has introduced a mandatory licensing scheme for all businesses that sell tobacco products – whether retail or wholesale. This includes sales through shops, supermarkets, petrol stations, convenience stores, tobacconists, liquor outlets, […]
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