Madison Marcus

02/06/2026

New NSW planning reforms could make it faster and easier to deliver low-rise housing developments.

The proposed changes are designed to streamline approval pathways, reduce delays and support increased housing supply across the state.

Developers, landowners and property investors should be paying close attention.

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01/06/2026

Project Acacia highlights a significant shift in how financial infrastructure may evolve in the years ahead.

The discussion is moving beyond cryptocurrency and towards programmable systems that integrate governance, compliance and settlement processes more effectively.

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24/05/2026

Climate resilience is becoming central to planning outcomes. Madison Marcus can assist developers and landowners in understanding emerging climate change driven planning controls, environmental planning design requirements and adapting projects to evolving policy settings.

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An agency set up by the NSW government just two years ago says extreme heat is the most deadly yet most preventable natural hazard facing Australians.

22/05/2026

Balancing housing delivery with environmental risk remains one of the defining planning challenges in NSW. Madison Marcus assists clients navigating state significant development pathways, environmental assessment obligations and appeal and review rights.

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The planning minister will shortly decide whether to approve a Sydney aged care development on a site at risk of serious flooding

21/05/2026

Family law and migration issues are becoming increasingly interconnected in Australia.

Relationship breakdowns can affect visa status, parenting proceedings, sponsorship obligations and judicial review pathways, creating significant legal complexity for affected families.

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20/05/2026

Major transport infrastructure projects are reshaping development potential across Sydney. Madison Marcus can advise on planning implications, due diligence, compulsory acquisition and opportunities and constraints emerging around infrastructure corridors.

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The NSW government says the transport hubs will connect commuters from western areas of Sydney to the CBD in "under 20 minutes".

15/05/2026

Regulators continue increasing scrutiny on workplace safety systems across high-risk industries. The Manildra matter highlights the importance of proactive compliance, proper training and effective risk management frameworks.

If you are an employer operating in a high-risk industry, or any industry, Madison Marcus can advise you on your workplace health and safety obligations, assist with regulatory investigations by SafeWork authorities, and represent your interests in the event of prosecution. Do not wait until a regulator is at your door. Contact our Employment Law team today.

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Workers at a plant where two silos collapsed last year are at risk of serious injury or death, according to dozens of improvement notices issued by the NSW safety regulator.

14/05/2026

Estate planning increasingly extends beyond wills into superannuation, binding nominations and broader succession structures. Recent scrutiny around death benefit laws highlights the importance of regularly reviewing estate arrangements to ensure they reflect personal intentions and protect vulnerable beneficiaries.

Madison Marcus assists clients with estate planning, superannuation succession strategies and estate administration, helping ensure assets are distributed according to their intentions while minimising the risk of future disputes.

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The federal government is reviewing superannuation laws that could see retirement savings paid to domestic violence perpetrators. But industry experts are worried the draft policy reform could only make matters worse.

14/05/2026

Workplace regulators are increasing scrutiny on underpayment, exploitation and employer compliance obligations across high-risk industries.

If your business engages migrant workers, labour hire, or operates in sectors such as agriculture, food manufacturing, disability services or domestic care, now is the time to review your workplace systems.

Madison Marcus advises employers and employees on workplace rights, payroll compliance, WHS obligations and Fair Work risks. A proactive compliance health check today may help avoid significant regulatory issues tomorrow.

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Millions in stolen wages, threats of visa cancellation and modern slavery by Australian employers have been uncovered in the first year of a national program.

13/05/2026

More than 5,000 Ministerial Intervention requests were reportedly closed, finalised or deemed ineligible following Australia’s September 2025 migration reset.

The changes followed the High Court’s decision in Davis v Minister for Immigration and introduced stricter referral criteria and narrower review pathways.

Kate White from Madison Marcus explains what the changes mean for temporary residents, families and visa holders navigating the current system.

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