On 1 January 2024 the Urban Forest Act 2023 (ACT) (the Act) replaces the Tree Protection Act 2005 (ACT), bringing in a number of legislative changes to support sustainable urban forests in the ACT. An urban forest refers to trees located on land in existing built-up and future urban areas.
The Planning Act 2022 (ACT) (The Planning Act) came into effect on 20 June 2023, and will replace the Planning and Development Act 2007 (ACT). Provisions with respect to planning strategy, district strategy, technical specifications and transitions have commenced with the remaining provisions to commence in Quarter 4 of 2023. With a goal to deliver …
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Conveyance duty or stamp duty is tax that is payable when you purchase a property in the ACT. Conveyance duty is assessed on the dutiable value of the property and the obligation to pay duty is subject to the type of transaction and the circumstances of each buyer. The Duties Act 1999 (ACT) exempts certain …
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