Community Housing, Government Services, Local Government, Resources and Renewables, State Government NSW, Planning and Environment
Kara has over 13 years experience appearing as advocate across various jurisdictions in the Supreme Court and Land and Environment Court, and advises various state government agencies, state-owned corporations, local councils, private developers and energy companies.
Kara’s broad and in depth knowledge of planning, environment, local government and property law allows her to provide strategic, practical and commercial advice resulting in high quality and cost effective results for her clients.
NSW rules IPC must assess local impact of Scope 3 emissions
State Government moves to restore flexibility to modifications of development consents
Gen AI practice notes amended following consultation with legal profession
Consent orders and the Court’s power not to make them: Billyard Avenue Developments v City of Sydney
Acting as advocate across all jurisdictions of the Land and Environment Court including regularly appearing as advocate in Class 1 and Class 4 proceedings.
Acting for private clients in enforcing their rights under various easements in the Supreme Court.
Advising various private developers and entities in relation to the creation, purchase and sale of biodiversity credits under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.
Advising WSA Co, the company established to develop and operate Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird) Walton) Airport on various matters under the Airports Act 1996 and associated regulations including carrying out a secondment over a period of approximately 6 months.
Advising government agencies on processes and procedures under Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 including wholesale review of their REF processes.
Advising on a local council’s planning agreement framework including conducting a wholesale review of its planning agreements template and various policies relating to same.
