Defamation proceedings have a limitation period of only one year, and the Queensland Court of Appeal has recently strictly applied the statutory obstacles to extending that time.

by Jason Savage, Associate and Mark Brookes, Partner | mbrookes@carternewell.com

Litigation & Dispute Resolution Newsletter, May 2010

The Queensland government has released draft legislation to govern large scale geothermal energy projects.  The proposed legislation structure is similar to the existing petroleum and gas regime, and will introduce a further potential layer to the overlapping tenure matrix in this state.

by Kelly Lowe, Solicitor

Resources Newsletter, May 2010

Proposed amendments to the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 will address many of the problems the Act currently causes for residential property sales

Peter Nugent, Special Counsel

Commercial Property Newsletter, May 2010

In this Autumn edition of the Carter Newell Aviation newsletter, we discuss two recent European cases on the scope of carriers' liability for cancelled and significantly delayed flights and the entitlement for affected passengers to claim remedies accordingly.  We also look at the proposed changes to Cabin Crew Ratios which CASA has sought to implement which seek to standardise this requirement for applicable carriers, and alleviate the procedural need for directions in individual cases. 

Sadia Stathis, Solicitor and Shannon O'Hara, Associate

Aviation Newsletter, May 2010

A number of claims have been encountered with respect to deterioration and failures of welds and joints in stainless steel piping.  Often times, a deterioration in the piping itself is observed and the occurrence of ‘pin holes’ noted.

Failures of this nature lead to a number of issues when considering whether a contract works policy is likely to respond (in whole or in part) to reinstate the damage either to the pipework itself or damage which may be occasioned in consequence thereof.

by Patrick Mead, Partner | pmead@carternewell.com

Constructive Notes, May 2010

This newsletter looks at three recent developments that will affect land access for mining and petroleum companies in Queensland and New South Wales.

Each of the changes has the potential to delay proposed exploration and development projects. Companies with projects in Queensland and New South Wales should carefully monitor the developments, and consider contingency plans if required.