The Doctrine of Accretion is relevant with respect to land abutting lakes, rivers and streams, as well as the shoreline of a sea. Where the boundary of land with a shoreline is defined by reference to the “mean high water mark” (HWM), or a specified distance from the HWM, the HWM may be subject to change over a period of time by way of “accretion”.
In February 2014, newspaper reports drew our attention to this then little known doctrine.
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Changes to the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (2013)
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Legislation - Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Amendment Act (Proposed) (2014)
Local Government Matters: Councillor Conduct/Misconduct – the role of VCAT (2013)
Local Government Update: Sack the Council! (2017)
Municipal Matters: VPELA Review August 2015 (2015)
Noisty Neighbours (2016)
Participatory Budgeting (2013)
Restrictive Covenants - Single Dwelling (2014)
Review of the Local Government Act (2016)
s.115B Order to Pay Fees VCAT Act (2014)
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