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How does planning interact with the Human Rights Act 2019?

Queensland's Human Rights Act 2019 protects 23 human rights in law. The Act requires each arm of government to act compatibly with these human rights, including State government departments, local councils and non-government organisations, such as local businesses. So, how does this law impact town planning decision making and processes?

Speaker

Stephen Keim SC
Barrister
Higgins Chambers

Stephen has been a lawyer for 46 years and a barrister for 38 years.

He has practised in a number of different fields including planning and environmental law and various aspects of human rights law.

Since the commencement of the Queensland Human rights Act, Stephen has provided advice and been engaged in litigation under that Act.

Stephen was lead counsel for the plaintiff in Owen-D’Arcy v Chief Executive, Queensland Corrective Services [2021] QSC 273.

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About the Series

The Legal Lunchtime Series will bring together speakers with recognised expertise in various aspects of the Queensland planning system and provide a platform to educate, inform and provide solutions through short seminars focusing on topics identified by our members.

These sessions will provide the necessary information and practical help for those currently working in the planning profession and looking to improve their understanding of legal issues that impact on Planners.

The chair for the seminar series will be:
Erin Brooks RPIA
Associate Director, Urbis

Erin is currently an Associate Director at Urbis and has spent her career practicing primarily in the statutory planning space. She specialises in the preparation and management of development applications across a variety of local government areas in QLD, with a particular focus on delivering approval and implementation strategies for complex projects. Erin has also been involved in a variety of 黑料大事 and Environment Court and Land Court matters where she has prepared affidavits to assist with minor change applications, extension applications and declaratory proceedings, and has acted as an independent expert witness.

Note: Payment is by credit card only. If you require another method of payment please contact qld@planning.org.au

A link to view this seminar recording will be sent to you with your registration confirmation.