Compulsory acquisition of rural land will often raise complex issues for ongoing land use and long term asset values. Landowners and agribusinesses should identify operational impacts early on, and understand the available heads of compensation including what is needed to support a claim. Body.
Bankruptcy usually provides strong evidence that a litigant cannot meet an adverse costs order. But it may not tell the whole funding story.
The Queensland Court of Appeal has ruled that a registered AllPAAP security interest can attach property acquired by a company after effectuation of a deed of company arrangement.
Treasury released the first tranche of exposure draft legislation for the 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts on 3 September 2026. The regime is proposed to commence on 1 July 2028 Consultation closed on 18 September 2026 and the Government is reported to want the legislation passed in 2026.
A NSW Supreme Court decision confirms that a creditor’s right to original bank guarantees may survive a deed of company arrangement (DOCA), allowing direct recourse against the issuing bank. The case highlights the importance of obtaining and retaining original guarantees where they replace retention money under construction contracts.
Victoria’s upcoming planning reforms could reshape how historic planning permits and permit conditions operate, with some potentially ceasing to have effect where a permit is no longer required. The changes raise important questions for developers, landowners and planning practitioners ahead of their anticipated commencement in 2027.
