--- title: "Stays and interim orders in NSW, Stone & Pillar Legal" description: "NSW stays and interim orders in land and regulatory disputes: immediate consequences, evidence, the underlying proceedings and costs risks." canonical: https://stonepillar.com.au/issues/interim-relief/ language: en-AU last_updated: 2026-10-21 source_revision: 1296179e97249d22fa332459637b866a57239ff0 publisher: "Stone & Pillar Legal" --- Council & regulatory # A decision may take effect before your challenge is heard A review or appeal may take time while works, compliance obligations or business consequences continue. We assess whether a separate application for a stay, injunction or other interim order is available and justified. - Jurisdiction New South Wales - Page type Issue overview - Timing Time-sensitive On this page - [This page may be relevant if:](https://stonepillar.com.au/issues/interim-relief/#for-you-if) - [What this usually means](https://stonepillar.com.au/issues/interim-relief/#what-it-means) - [What commonly matters](https://stonepillar.com.au/issues/interim-relief/#what-matters) - [How we help](https://stonepillar.com.au/issues/interim-relief/#how-we-help) Time-sensitive Time limits vary by decision and review mechanism. Confirm the applicable period from the notice, current legislation and procedural rules. If a date may be running, do not rely on an online enquiry. [Call (02) 8014 5817](tel:+61280145817) ## This page may be relevant if: - An order or decision threatens immediate interruption to operations - You are considering proceedings and need to address what happens meanwhile - A compliance date may arrive before a dispute can be resolved ## What this usually means - Check whether the particular review or appeal suspends the decision. Many pathways require a separate stay application; filing proceedings alone should not be assumed to stop its operation. - The court's power and the test for interim relief depend on the proceeding and governing law. A stay or injunction is not guaranteed. - Interim relief addresses the position while a dispute proceeds. It does not determine the final outcome or remove the need to prepare the underlying case. ## What commonly matters 1. ### The immediate consequence Explain what will happen, when it will happen and why later relief may be inadequate. Support the account with documents and evidence. 2. ### Safety and competing interests Identify effects on other people, public safety and the environment. Practical safeguards or a narrower order may matter. 3. ### Conditions and exposure Assess the proposed terms and any undertaking or security the court may require. An undertaking as to damages can require you to compensate people affected by the interim order. Consider that potential liability separately from the legal costs of the urgent application and underlying dispute. ## How we help - Assess the available interim remedy and evidence - Prepare stay or injunction applications where appropriate - Coordinate urgent steps with the underlying review or appeal This page is general information only and is not legal advice. It may not be current, and how the law applies depends on the specific facts. For advice on your situation, contact Stone & Pillar Legal. Time-sensitive ## Stays and interim orders Tell us what may happen, when it may happen and whether proceedings have begun. The preliminary call covers - What has happened and the decision you need to make - The authority or other party involved, so we can check for conflicts - Any date stated in the documents you have received - Whether the firm can assist, and what a scoped first step would involve Tell us which document you received, who issued it and any date it states. Keep it to hand for the call. [Speak with a lawyer](https://stonepillar.com.au/contact/?timing=deadline\&issue=interim-relief#schedule) [Request a call back](https://stonepillar.com.au/contact/?timing=deadline\&issue=interim-relief#enquiry) Complimentary A 30-minute preliminary call. No legal advice is provided. Neither booking nor the call engages the firm. If a deadline is close, call [(02) 8014 5817 ](tel:+61280145817)· [Email](mailto:enquiries@stonepillar.com.au) Your enquiry will be reviewed by Michael Themis , Principal Solicitor of Stone & Pillar Legal. ## What to bring - The operative decision or order and all relevant dates - Documents showing the threatened consequence - Any filed proceedings and existing court orders [Related practice area Administrative law and government enforcement](https://stonepillar.com.au/services/administrative-law/) ## Related situations - [Council & regulatory You want a government decision reconsidered An overview of NSW internal review, merits review and judicial review: identifying the decision, available forum, evidence, deadlines and litigation risks.](https://stonepillar.com.au/issues/government-decision-review/) - [Council & regulatory You question the legality of a government decision NSW judicial review of government decisions affecting land and business: statutory power, process, remedies, evidence and the limits of a successful challenge.](https://stonepillar.com.au/issues/judicial-review/) - [Council & regulatory An order is affecting works or building use NSW stop work and fire safety orders: scope, immediate obligations, technical evidence, review options and the effect on occupied premises or operations.](https://stonepillar.com.au/issues/stop-work-fire-safety/) - [Environment & pollution I received an EPA notice Respond to environmental, pollution, contamination or compliance notices before the issue escalates.](https://stonepillar.com.au/issues/epa-notice/) [All situations](https://stonepillar.com.au/issues/) Where to start ## Discuss stays and interim orders Identify the immediate consequence and any existing proceeding. A preliminary call can establish whether we can assist with an urgent assessment of interim relief. [Request a call back](https://stonepillar.com.au/contact/?timing=deadline\&issue=interim-relief#enquiry) [Speak with a lawyer](https://stonepillar.com.au/contact/?timing=deadline\&issue=interim-relief#schedule) 30 minutes · Phone or Teams · No charge Complimentary 30-minute preliminary call. No legal advice is provided. Neither booking nor the call engages the firm; we act only once we confirm in writing. Tell us any deadline or response date; it remains your responsibility until we confirm in writing that we act for you. --- The information and tools on this website are general information only, are not legal advice, and do not create a solicitor–client relationship. Please don’t send confidential or privileged material until we confirm in writing that we can act. Do tell us any deadline or response date; it remains your responsibility until we confirm in writing that we act for you. 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