Gain practical insight into the amended Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, including key provisions commencing from March and April 2026 and those still to come. Walk away with a clear understanding of how the changes affect day‑to‑day decision‑making and compliance.
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
1.00pm to 2.00pm The New EP&A Act in Practice
A practical overview of the operational changes under the EP&A Act amendments, focusing on provisions commencing progressively from March and April 2026 and those yet to commence.
Presented by Mark Bonanno, Senior Lawyer, Canterbury-Bankstown Council and Bianca Collingwood, Barrister, Martin Place Chambers
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is based on NSW legislation
Presenters
Mark Bonanno, Senior Lawyer, Canterbury-Bankstown CouncilMark Bonanno is an Accredited Specialist in Property Law who has almost a quarter of a century of experience. His practice concentrates mainly on planning and development. Mark has acted for developers in high rise residential developments from acquisition to sale, including Land & Environment Court litigation to support proponents. He has also acted for several banks undertaking mortgage certification work for Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, Mortgage One and other lenders. Mark has also appeared for several NSW Councils in Class 1, 2, and 4 matters, and undertaken Class 5 prosecutions. Currently Mark is a Senior Lawyer at City of Canterbury Bankstown.
Bianca Collingwood, Barrister, Martin Place Chambers
Since being called to the Bar, Bianca has been advising and appearing for clients in a variety of matters including in the Land and Environment in merit appeals (development appeals and Tree applications), building, construction and strata matters in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, real property proceedings in the Supreme Court and civil and criminal proceedings in the Local Court.
This seminar is part of a series
NSW Planning Law Amendments: What Changes in Practice in 2026?
Confidently navigate significant change to the NSW planning system. As the 2026 reforms fundamentally reshape approvals, controls and enforcement, focus on how the new regime operates in practice - and where legal and procedural risk now sits. Across three targeted sessions, you will gain practical insight into Planning Agreements, Development Control Orders and a practical guide to the New EP&A Act. Essential attendance for lawyers, planners and advisers who must guide clients and projects through significant planning reforms in NSW.
Description
Attend full series and earn 3 CPD points in Substantive Law
This program is based on NSW legislation
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
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