Read ourPublications Page 12 of 34 Subscribe Publication type Mar 2016 Alert: Exploration concession for Queensland explorers More Summary The Queensland State Government has announced they will allow a concession on exploration commitments over the next two years. Publication type Mar 2016 Overhaul of New South Wales mining and petroleum regime More Summary Recent passage of legislation in NSW promises a new start for coal seam gas. But is it good news for the industry? Publication type Mar 2016 Buyer ordered to pay over $14 million in damages and interest for breach of off-the-plan contract More Summary Andrew Persijn, Senior Associate discusses why agents should always recommend to prospective buyers that they seek their own independent advice and make their own inquiries regarding the value and suitability of a particular property. Publication type Mar 2016 Starting out on the right foot: how to commence new managements and tenancies More Summary Michael Gapes, Partner outlines some basic and sound risk management practices which property managers should adopt when taking on a new management or preparing for a new tenancy. Publication type Mar 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure – Update on requirements for sellers and landlords of large office buildings More Summary Recent amendments to the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure have clarified, for sellers and landlords, the statutory disclosure requirements for sales and leases of large office buildings. Publication type Feb 2016 Is flying at a low altitude a breach of a pilot’s duty of care? - ALAANZ Aviation Briefs More Summary Shannon O'Hara, Senior Associate discusses a common law claim for damages for catastrophic personal injuries sustained by a passenger during a low aerial altitude mustering accident. Publication type Feb 2016 How hard is it to remove a court appointed liquidator? More Summary A recent Federal Court decision has denied a defendant the power to remove an appointed liquidator under the Corporations Act 2001 due to an alleged apparent conflict of interest. Publication type Feb 2016 Mental illness exclusion held to be discriminatory More Summary VCAT recently considered a claim of direct discrimination in respect of the provision of services based on the inclusion of a mental illness exclusion in a travel insurance policy. Publication type Feb 2016 Culture - the ultimate differentiator... and path to delivering strategic outcomes More Summary Peter Ellender, Chief Executive Officer explains the critical role that culture has, on any firm or organisation, when delivering positive results. Publication type Feb 2016 Foreign investment in Australia – update on recent changes and what you need to know More Summary Australia’s foreign investment laws have received a shake up after the Commonwealth Government passed a reform package with the stated aim of strengthening Australia’s foreign investment framework. Publication type Feb 2016 When is a machine a lunchroom? More Summary Fair Work Commission called on to decide the scope of union rights of entry to lunchrooms – how broad is the concept and can it include an operational area on a dragline? Publication type Feb 2016 Sleeping on the job – Court widens the boundaries of being injured at work More Summary The Industrial Court of Queensland has overruled a decision of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission regarding whether a worker who was injured while sleeping. Publication type Feb 2016 Trust accounting best practice procedures revisited More Summary Andrew Persijn, Senior Associate explains to agents the trust accounting procedures under the Agents Financial Administration Act 2014 (Qld). Publication type Feb 2016 Retail Shop Leases Amendment Bill 2015: What does it mean for agents? More Summary Michael Gapes, Partner discusses agents issues with the new legislation introduced to Queensland State Parliament which will significantly alter the existing law in relation to retail shop leases in Queensland. Publication type Jan 2016 Senate Inquiry into foreign bribery: suggestions for reform of Australia’s existing Commonwealth foreign bribery laws More Summary The Senate Inquiry into foreign bribery has received 40 written submissions. It is hoped that the outcome of the Senate Inquiry will result in the Government addressing many of the regulatory gaps in Australia’s existing Commonwealth anti-bribery regime. Publication type Jan 2016 Court of Appeal gives guidance on enforceability of bank guarantee More Summary A recent Qld Court of Appeal decision provides lenders and their solicitors useful guidance to ensure guarantees are enforceable. Publication type Jan 2016 Is flying at a low altitude a breach of a pilot’s duty of care? More Summary The Northern Territory Supreme Court recently found in favour of four defendants to a common law claim for damages for catastrophic personal injuries sustained by a passenger during a low altitude aerial mustering accident. Publication type Jan 2016 Occupier's liability revisited - property owners ordered to pay $750,000 damages More Summary Andrew Persijn, Senior Associate discusses the important role of property managers inspections, to ensure potential hazards and safety issues are acknowledged. Publication type Jan 2016 Recent changes to the Form 6 and Form 8 More Summary Michael Gapes, Partner discusses the alterations of the Form 6 and Form 8 which were released by the Office of Fair Trading on 1 October 2015. Publication type Jan 2016 Community organisations’ immunity for volunteer negligence More Summary The Queensland Court of Appeal has recently elected not to provide certainty in relation to the applicability of the volunteer immunity contained within the Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld) (CLA) to community organisations in respect of the negligent acts... « Previous1 2 ... 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ... 33 34Next » View our latest publications
