Article summary:
– State Environmental Planning Policy (Koala Habitat Protection) 2019 replaces the former SEPP No 44 – Koala Habitat Protection.
– The SEPP was introduced 1 March 2020 but was amended on 16 October 2020 due to concerns […]
Article summary:
– State Environmental Planning Policy (Koala Habitat Protection) 2019 replaces the former SEPP No 44 – Koala Habitat Protection. The SEPP was introduced 1 March 2020 but was amended on 16 October 2020 due to concerns raised by the National Party.
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