Civil Penalties under the PDI Act – Our Experiences and Recommendations

Duration: 1 Hour
Investment: $120 inc GST
Delivery: Face 2 Face & Webinar
Please note: 1 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) point is available for this session

 

Target Audience

All council development staff, including compliance officers, DA planners, building officers and management.

 

Overview

Negotiated civil penalties are fast becoming councils’ go-to enforcement tool under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure (PDI) Act.
Why? They’re timely, cost-effective, and have real impact.
Over the past year, the State Planning Commission has extended this power to all councils, making it a key option when responding to breaches.
Drawing on our work with councils already using this tool, we’re sharing practical insights on how to get it right, including the below key learnings:

Key Learnings

 

• Understanding in what circumstances to negotiate civil penalties rather than use other enforcement powers.
• Recommended process for pursuing civil penalties.
• How to determine the appropriate quantum.
• How a civil penalty should be documented.
• Real-life examples of the process.

 

Facilitator

Aden Miegel – Principal– Environment & Planning – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Stephan Koefer – Associate– Environment & Planning – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers

The Norman Waterhouse Local Government team is the largest of its kind in the State and is widely recognised as the leader in the provision of advice and representation to the local government sector in South Australia. 

 

Additional Information

For further information about the content of this program or to enquire about having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council or to a ‘Council Hub’ near you please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
 
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