Experts in reviewing and responding to statutory notices
Statutory instruments and your obligations
Regulatory bodies such as NSW DCCEEW, NSW EPA, and NSW NRAR utilise Investigators and Specialist Senior Investigators acting as "authorised officers." These individuals possess significant powers under various legislative Acts, including the authority to enter property, require participation in interviews, or compel the production of records and information. Non-compliance with these directives may constitute an offence.
Receiving a statutory notice can be a stressful experience, particularly when your rights and obligations are unclear. NSW LMAS is here to guide you through these requirements and, where necessary, assist in drafting official responses.
If you have been served a "Notice to Provide Information and Records" under section 12.8(2) of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act (2016), section 192 of the NSW Protection of the Environment Operations Act (1997), section 338A of the Water Management Act (2000), or section 10.12 of the Crown Land Management Act (2016), NSW LMAS can provide professional guidance. If you have received a s 12.8(2) Notice to Provide Information and Records, we can help you respond. We help you understand your legal standing and work with you to develop a robust strategy for responding to the regulator.
If involved in an allegation, your company may receive a "Nominate Corporate Representative" Notice under section 12.19(2) of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act (2016), section 10.24 of the Crown Land Management Act (2016), or other legislation. If you have received a Notice to Nominate Corporate Representative, we are available to assist with your formal response and clarify your corporate obligations.
If you are served an "Attend and Answer Questions Notice" under section 12.19(4) of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act (2016), section 340B of the Water Management Act (2000), or section 10.23 of the Crown Land Management Act (2016), our team offers expert support. We ensure you understand your rights and the implications of the notice while helping you formulate an appropriate response strategy for the relevant regulatory authority.
NSW Land Management Advisory Services (NSW LMAS) provides technical consulting, land management, environmental, and regulatory advisory services. Our advice is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from a qualified Australian legal practitioner. Where appropriate and at your instruction, NSW LMAS can work alongside legal practitioners to provide technical advice as well as ecologists, bush regeneration specialists, and other suitably qualified experts to assist in addressing specific project or regulatory requirements.