Civil Penalties under the PDI Act – Our Experiences and Recommendations

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 has quickly become the most effective method of meaningfully punishing offending under the PDI Act given its timely and cost-effective method of resolution. In the last 12 months the State Planning Commission has authorised the use of this power to all councils and it should now be at the front of mind of council staff when looking to punish offending.
 
Having acted for many councils who have used this power and seen the positive outcomes from its use, we would like to share our experiences and recommendations with you and will explain what how, when and why to use this power.

 

Key Learnings

Key learnings that will be taken from the workshop include:
 

• 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 – Senior Associate– Environment & Planning – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Aden is a Planning and Development law specialist, and part of the Environment and Planning Team, he advises both local government and private clients on a wide variety of matters arising under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and other legislation that is relevant to planning and development. Aden also enjoys delivering regular training and education to our clients and the industry.

Stephan Koefer – Solicitor – Environment & Planning – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Stephan is a Solicitor in the Environment and Planning Team at Norman Waterhouse Lawyers with experience in providing advice to local government on the Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Act 1994 (SA) and Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Regulations 2010 (SA). 

Norman Waterhouse Lawyers have been advisors to both the State Government and the Local Government Association in the formation of planning instruments, guidance documents, elements of the Planning and Design Code and the implementation of the new legislation.  Over the last few years they have provided extensive training on these topics to the local government sector.  The Norman Waterhouse Team is recognised as the largest of its kind in this State and is widely recognised as a leader in the provision of such advice 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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