Draft NVR Map now released for all of NSW
28 Mar 2024
The draft NVR (Native Vegetation Regulatory) map has now been released for all of NSW including the North West and New England. This map shows the areas of the state that are;Unregulated / Exempt, meaning these areas can be cleared and farmed with...
View Full DetailCategory 1 and 2 NVR Mapping to be released
06 Oct 2022
The NSW Government has now released the draft Category 1 and Category 2 (exempt and regulated land) Native Vegetation Regulatory mapping for the following LGA’s;Albury City CouncilCoolamon Shire CouncilCootamundra Gundagai Regional CouncilGreater ...
View Full Detail2022 - 2023 Summer Clerkship
31 May 2022
Students who expect to complete 3rd year or above in 2022 are invited to apply for the Webb & Boland 2022/2023 Summer Clerkship. About Webb & Boland Webb & Boland is one of the oldest and largest law firms in regional NSW. We are based i...
View Full DetailCOVID-19 update
29 Mar 2020
Both of our offices remain operational however due to the increased concern about COVID-19 we are conducting all client interviews remotely where possible. If for any reason you need to attend either our Moree or Narrabri office we ask that y...
View Full DetailNSW Governments updated policy on Native Vegetation Prosecutions
12 Aug 2019
The NSW Government has released the following press release in relation to the updated policy on Native Vegetation Compliance. If you have any questions on how this policy may impact you or your property please contact Mr Brendan Moylan in our Mor...
View Full Detail2GB Ben Fordham interview with Brendan Moylan - 'Draconian laws.. destroying our livelihoods': Farme
23 May 2019
https://www.2gb.com/draconian-laws-destroying-our-livelihoods-farmers-prosecuted-under-repealed-laws/
View Full DetailNamoi Valley Irrigators and Compulsory Water Embargo (Section 324 Order)
08 Apr 2019
Background A decent rainfall event occurred on 30 March 2019, resulting in inflows to the Peel, Namoi and Macquarie River catchments that led to flows throughout the Namoi Valley and subsequent availability of unregulated water extraction. A volun...
View Full DetailDrink-Driving (PCA) Frequently Asked Questions:
24 Mar 2019
Driving with Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol (PCA) Offences are some of the most common offences that we deal with in the Local Court. Although they’re common, a PCA offence can have wide-reaching impacts, especially for people in rural ...
View Full DetailFarm handed hefty fines following death of 14 year-old boy
11 Dec 2018
A Queensland court has recently handed down significant fines to a Goondiwindi farm totalling $475,000 following findings into the death of a 14 year-old boy on 1 April 2016. It was heard that the teenager, who was working on the farm with his twi...
View Full DetailContinued frustrations over Native Vegetation | The Land
28 Nov 2018
http://www.theland.com.au/story/5779341/a-vegetation-labyrinth/
View Full DetailTeen ‘Sexting’ - the Legal Consequences
06 Sep 2018
‘Sexting’ between young people is very common, but if it comes to the attention of police, it can have devastating legal consequences. The combination of modern technology and the age-old phenomenon of teenage hormones means that man...
View Full DetailNew Class 3 drought assistance dimensions released
15 Aug 2018
On the weekend, the NSW Government announced the new NSW Class 3 Drought Assistance Dimension Exemption Notice which essentially means more hay can be transported per truckload. From now on, no trip will be wasted with every truckload able to be ...
View Full DetailWebb & Boland's Brendan Moylan calls for NSW Government to amend NSW native vegetation laws
19 Jun 2018
https://www.moreechampion.com.au/story/5475950/moree-solicitor-calls-for-changes-to-native-vegetation-laws/?cs=5779
View Full DetailCrown to sell Western Lands Leases to leaseholders
07 May 2018
Currently, most of the land in the Western Division of NSW is Crown land leased to individuals pursuant to Western Lands Leases, however this may change due to the new legislative scheme introduced this year. The Crown Land Management Act 2016 and...
View Full DetailWebb and Boland and Rhodes Kildea solicitors team up for collaborative practice family law
12 Apr 2018
https://www.moreechampion.com.au/story/5338235/calmer-kinder-family-law-now-available-in-moree/?cs=5779
View Full DetailLand clearing codes contained in the new Native Vegetation Framework invalid
12 Mar 2018
The Land and Environment Court on Friday 9 March ruled that the Land clearing codes contained in the new Native Vegetation Framework are invalid. It has been revealed that the implementation of the codes by the Berejiklain Government in 2017 did n...
View Full DetailForeign Investment Update
26 Feb 2018
Background As you may be aware, proposed investments by foreign persons in agricultural land will generally require approval by the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) where the cumulative value of a foreign person’s agricultural land ho...
View Full DetailForeign Person Surcharge and Discretionary Trusts
12 Nov 2017
Background In an attempt to improve housing affordability, since 2016 the NSW Government has charged a duty and land tax surcharge on foreign purchasers and owners who have a ‘substantial interest’ in residential property. The surcharg...
View Full DetailHolidays from Hell
01 Sep 2017
Moore v Scenic Tours Pty Limited (No.2) [2017] NSWSC 733 Have you ever seen those ads for European river cruises, promising a relaxing saunter past scenic hills and castles, surrounded by charming and well-groomed baby boomers? For one group of ...
View Full DetailNative Vegetation Regulatory Map Release Dates
29 Aug 2017
The OEH have now released the details of the staged plans for the publication of the NVR map categories. The categories and release dates are as follows: Stage 1 A, Category 2 Vulnerable Land and Category 2 Sensitive Land mapping will be enforce...
View Full DetailCommencement of New Biodiversity Conservation Legislation In NSW (The New Native Vegetation Regime)
28 Aug 2017
Today marks the commencement of the reforms to the land management in NSW and as such the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 has now formally commenced. Disappointingly the Native Vegetation Regulatory (NVR) Mapping has not yet been finalised. ...
View Full DetailFirst Home Buyers Fact Sheet
07 Jun 2017
FIRST HOME BUYERS FACT SHEET The NSW Government has announced new measures to improve housing affordability for first home buyers that will take effect from 1 July 2017. Stamp Duty Will be abolished for new and existing homes valued up to $650,...
View Full DetailDraft Codes for the new native vegetation regime released
10 May 2017
The draft Regulations and Codes for the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and the Local Land Services Amendment Act 2016 were released on 10 May 2017. The draft regulations and codes are now open for the public to provide their feedback. The date...
View Full DetailExtension of exemption from stamp duty for rural property
19 Apr 2017
On the 11th of April 2017 an amendment was made to the NSW Duties Act which extended the stamp duty exemption on a transfer of the family farm to now include a transfer from a self-managed super fund to an individual family member. Previously th...
View Full DetailThe Local Land Services Amendment Bill - the new framework for Native Vegetation in NSW
27 Jun 2016
The Local Land Services Amendment Bill - the new framework for Native Vegetation in NSW. On 2 May 2016 the New South Wales government released the draft government bill titled Local Land Services Amendment bill 2016. The intent of this bill...
View Full DetailWebb & Boland and HJ Palmer
18 Jul 2014
In July 2014, the long standing Narrabri Practice of HJ Palmer & Co merged with Webb & Boland. Mitchell Carrigan has relocated to Narrabri to run the Narrabri Practice which will be known as Webb & Boland. Mitchell will be ...
View Full DetailThe NSW Government announces a review of the Native Vegetation Act
25 Jun 2013
Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner has announced a review into the Native Vegetation and Threatened Species Conservation Acts. The NSW government has been reviewing the Native Vegetation regulations since November 2011 but had initially indicated that t...
View Full DetailQueensland Clearing Laws Amended
22 May 2013
The QLD LNP government passed amendments to the QLD Vegetation Management Laws on Tuesday evening. The key amendments include allowing farmers to graze starving cattle in five national parks and eight reserves until the end of 2013 and beyond if r...
View Full DetailStamp Duty Abolishment Deferred
21 May 2013
The NSW Government has recently announced that it will temporarily defer the abolition of stamp duties on certain transactions. The imposition of duty on the following was due to be abolished on 1 July 2013: mortgages the transfer of private co...
View Full DetailRemoval of Restrictive Covenants on Converted Leasehold Land
11 Mar 2013
The NSW Crown Lands Division has recently announced a review of the restrictive covenants placed on previously converted perpetual leasehold land. A land owner can now make an application to have the restrictive covenants removed from the title of...
View Full DetailWelcome to William Hiscox
21 Jan 2013
William Hiscox has joined Webb and Boland in 2013 following the completion of his Law Degree at the University of New England in his hometown of Armidale. William then went on to complete his Practical Legal Training at the College of Law in early...
View Full DetailCongratulations Erin!!!
29 Nov 2012
Congratulations to Erin Mather for being awarded the Tafe Excellence Award - Highest Achieving Student of Certificate III in Business Administration for 2012. It is very well deserved. Well done Erin!
View Full DetailNew Road Rules come into effect (NSW)
30 Oct 2012
On 1 November 2012, changes to NSW Road Rules came into effect. This brochure explains the main changes, and is available in multiple languages. The changes can be found on the NSW Roads and Maritime website.
View Full DetailAppointment of new Director - Courtney Houlahan
10 Jul 2012
The Directors and staff of W&B are pleased to announce that Courtney Houlahan (pictured) was appointed a Director of the firm on 1 July 2012. Following her studies in Law and Journalism at Queensland’s University of Technology, Courtney ...
View Full DetailIt's a boy!!!!
10 Jul 2012
It's a boy! Congratulations to Racheal and Lyall who welcomed Knox Alexander Joseph Mulligan to the world on 30 June 2012. Mother and baby are doing wonderfully.
View Full DetailNative Title Application - "Gomeroi People"
23 May 2012
On 20 January 2012 representatives of the Gomeroi people filed an application in the National Native Title Tribunal which seeks to have the Federal Court recognise Native Title over the area shown below in the map. Persons or companies who...
View Full DetailIt's a girl!
13 Apr 2012
Congratulations to Andrew and Libby Carter who welcomed Isabelle Rose to the world on 30 March 2012. From all reports Mum and Isabelle are doing well and Andrew is slowly recovering! Andrew will be back on Mon 16 April.
View Full DetailSummer Clerkship Update
26 Feb 2012
The summer clerkship program at Webb & Boland is now completed for another year with this years clerk Tegan Rodgers (pictured) finalising her clerkship mid way through February. Tegan who is a Moree local has now returned to her studies in or...
View Full DetailWebb & Boland Welcome Susie and Mitch to the profession
06 Oct 2011
On 7 October 2011 Susie Walker and Mitchell Carrigan were admitted as solicitors to the Supreme Court of New South Wales. The admission ceremony was the culmination of five years full time university study, six months College of Law study, three m...
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