31 Jul 2023 Corporate and commercial Insurance Education Northern Territory strengthens child sexual abuse laws In late July, the Northern Territory parliament passed amendments to the Criminal Code Act 1983 (NT) replacing the term "sexual relationship" with "repeated sexual abuse" in the context of children.
24 Jul 2023 Corporate and commercial Insurance Permanent stay of proceedings granted in a historical abuse claim The Supreme Court of Queensland has ordered a permanent stay of proceedings in a historical abuse claim in ADA v State of Queensland [2023] QSC 159.
20 Jul 2023 Corporate and commercial Insurance Costs orders in cases of historical child abuse The NSW Supreme Court has ordered a plaintiff to pay the defendant's costs in BTM1 v Scout Association of Australia New South Wales Branch (No.2) [2023] NSWSC, a case predicated on a claim of historical child abuse.
9 Jun 2023 Property Planning, infrastructure and environment Victorian infrastructure projects put on hold, but Suburban Rail Loop is now underway We explore the ongoing developments of the Suburban Rail Loop and highlight the importance of legal guidance for landowners and occupiers navigating the compulsory acquisition process.
10 May 2023 Property When is a real estate agent lawfully entitled to commission? What is required to "effectively ... If you are a real estate agent or developer, the Court of Appeal in New South Wales has considered the circumstances in which an "effective introduction" has been made.
4 May 2023 Property Tax A guide to build-to-rent tax incentives in Australia A number of tax incentives have recently been introduced or proposed by the Australian Government and some of the State Governments which are intended to increase the supply of new housing for rent.
21 Mar 2023 Property Who gets to keep an option fee if the sale of land contract has been terminated? This article examines the importance of understanding the terms and obligations in an option agreement and a sale of land agreement
28 Feb 2023 Property Finger Wharf owners' corporation successful in dispute over appointment of same strata managing ... NSW Supreme Court declares obligation in strata management statement and by-laws to appoint same managing agent to all building components inconsistent with NSW strata legislation.
22 Feb 2023 Property Your "standard" by-laws may be invalid - can you prohibit children playing? Courts confirm NSW strata schemes cannot rely on by-laws, like those that prohibit pets or cooking, if they are "harsh, unconscionable or oppressive".
2 Feb 2023 Planning, infrastructure and environment Property Supreme Court of Victoria rejects claim for compensation under a development agreement The Supreme Court has held that the development agreement in question did not necessarily constitute a compensable interest in land for the purposes of compulsory land acquisition.