Since COVID-19 became a public health emergency in late January
2020, the continued growth of the pandemic and the associated
uncertainty that it generates has impacted upon standard practices
and procedures in the planning, environment and local government
sectors, much like other areas of life.
In response to the economic impacts and social distancing
requirements associated with COVID-19 the Public Health and
Other Legislation (Public Health Emergency) Amendment Act 2020
(QLD COVID-19 Act) was urgently passed by the
Queensland Parliament without amendment on 18 March 2020.
Similarly, in NSW the COVID-19 Legislation Amendment
(Emergency Measures) Act 2020 (NSW COVID-19
Act) commenced on 25 March 2020.
