The Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has introduced the State Environmental Planning Policy Amendment (COVID-19 Response) 2020 (SEPP) in a bid to tackle the unprecedented demand of retail stocks as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.   The SEPP effectively overrides the restocking and l … [Read more...]

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the last month is challenging everything we take for granted, including the legislative systems designed to secure the safety and amenity of the general community.  On Friday 20 March, the Queensland Government announced that urgent amendments to the … [Read more...]

With the new year comes a new opportunity within our Sydney office. We are excited to welcome Lauren Saunders as a Principal Town Planner within Urban Strategies growing Sydney office.  Lauren brings with her a wealth of public and private sector experience having managed projects of varying … [Read more...]

The 25th annual UDIA Queensland Awards for Excellence were hosted at Brisbane City Hall on November 1st. The awards represent the development industry’s premier awards event, acknowledging developers that create the places for Queenslanders to live, work and relax.  Tessa Developments Moreton To … [Read more...]