The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 has been updated and is the culmination of the biggest overhaul of the Act since the legislation's inception almost 40 years ago.
The penalties for driver licence disqualification have as at 14 October 2017 changed to ensure they better protect community safety by reducing unauthorised driving and repeat offending.
Changes to Planning Rules which regulate the display of advertising in public places takes effect 1 March 2018. Penalties include fines of $1500 for individuals and $3000 for businesses.