SVMJ 1234 Pty Ltd v Moreton Bay Regional Council & Ors [2026] QPEC 18
12-5-26 / John Ware — Appellate, Planning & Environment
John Ware represented the First Co-respondent, instructed by McInnes Wilson. In summary, the appellant sought approval for a mixed-use development and appealed against Moreton Bay Regional Council’s deemed refusal of its development application. The key issues were whether the proposed uses were appropriate, whether there was a need for the…
Rivermakers Pty Ltd v Brisbane City Council & Ors [2026] QPEC 11
25-3-26 / John Ware — Planning & Environment
John Ware (led by Jeffrey Hunter KC) represented the First Co-respondent by Election, instructed by HopgoodGanim Lawyers. The proceeding related to an appeal against the respondent’s decision to refuse a development application and variation request. The primary issue concerned an application in pending proceeding seeking an order that the appeal…
Sullivan & Ors v Council of the City of Gold Coast & Anor [2025] QPEC 20
19-9-25 / John Ware — Planning & Environment
John Ware represented the respondent, instructed by HopgoodGanim Lawyers. The case concerned a submitter appeal against the Council’s decision to modify an existing development approval (an “other change””) to increase the proposed height of a multiple dwelling at Bilinga by an additional two storeys and approximately 10 metres. The primary…
Aurizon Property Pty Ltd v The Chief Executive, Department of Transport and Main Roads [2023] QLAC 1
18-12-23 / Rob Anderson KC, John Ware — Land Law & Property
Rob Anderson KC appeared for the respondent, instructed by Clayton Utz. John Ware (with D Gore KC) appeared for the appellant, instructed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth. The judgment is published here.
