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Wendy Evans

LLB (Hons), BEnvPlan (Hons)

Partner - Brisbane

Areas of Expertise

Planning, Environment & Sustainability, Property, Planning & Development, Construction, Infrastructure & Projects

Contact Wendy

+61 7 3135 0507 wendy.evans@holdingredlich.com

Expertise

Wendy is a Partner in the Property, Planning and Development Team, with specialist skills in planning, environment and infrastructure law. Prior to her admission as a solicitor, Wendy practiced as a qualified town planner, bringing valuable interdisciplinary insight to her legal work.

She is a Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), currently serving as the Queensland Board Director and National Vice President of the institute. Wendy is recognised for her ability to deliver exceptional planning outcomes through a strategic application of the law, grounded in her professional identity as a town planner.

Publications

21 July 2025 - Knowledge

New social impact and community benefit requirements begin for large-scale wind and solar development

#Renewable Energy, #Local Government

Local governments and renewable energy developers must ensure they understand and comply with the new social impact and community benefit requirements when dealing with new or pre-existing development applications for large-scale wind and solar projects.

09 July 2025 - Knowledge

Changes to the infrastructure provisions in the Planning Act 2016 effective from 30 June 2025

#Property, Planning & Development

We provide a short summary of the three key changes to some of the infrastructure provisions in the Planning Act 2016, brought about by the commencement of Chapter 4C of the Planning (Social Impact and Community Benefit) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025 on 30 June 2025.

Upcoming Seminars

14 Aug 25 - Brisbane

Tick Tock – limitation periods, time bars & other contractual traps

Limitation periods may not be the most glamorous part of a project, but getting them wrong can have serious consequences. In this practical session, our Construction, Infrastructure and Projects team will unpack the key timeframes and legal traps every project stakeholder should be aware of. Whether you’re drafting contracts, managing claims, or planning risk strategy, this session will help you stay on the front foot. Join us for a focused and practical discussion designed to clarify complex legal concepts and their real-world implications.

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14 Aug 25 to 04 Dec 25 - Brisbane

Brisbane Construction, Infrastructure & Projects seminar series 2025

We are pleased to invite you to the return of our Construction, Infrastructure & Projects seminar series where we’ll explore key legal developments and practical strategies shaping the construction industry in 2025. This year’s series brings together leading experts to unpack complex legal issues and provide insights to help you navigate challenges with clarity and confidence.Whether you're involved in project delivery, risk management, legal strategy or safety, this series offers valuable takeaways to apply in your day-to-day work.

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18 Sep 25 - Brisbane

Security on construction projects – choosing the right form & navigating recourse

Security is a fundamental part of risk management on construction projects—but not all forms of security are created equal. In this session, our Construction, Infrastructure and Projects team will unpack the different types of security commonly used in construction contracts, including bank guarantees, cash retention, and alternative forms. Whether you're reviewing contracts or facing a security dispute, this seminar will provide practical insights to help protect your position and reduce risk.

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