Family Provision Applications continue to rise across Australia as increasing estate values, cost of living pressures and blended family dynamics drive more inheritance disputes. Recent NSW decisions highlight a growing judicial focus on evidence, proportionality, dependency and testamentary freedom.
Victoria's security of payment reforms has now been operating for five months, revealing important changes in how payment disputes are managed. In the first article of our series, we examine the growing importance of payment schedules, project administration and the expansion of claims that may now be pursued through adjudication.
The first five months of Victoria's revised security of payment regime have highlighted emerging risks and dispute trends. In the final instalment of this series, we examine performance security disputes, unfair time bar provisions and the growing importance of early dispute identification and escalation.
The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation is proud to launch its 2025-2026 Pro Bono & Community Impact Report, celebrating the contribution of our people, clients and community partners to positive social impact through pro bono work, volunteering, fundraising and community partnerships.
A local government's decision to refuse the demolition of an 1860s character dwelling is overturned after finding that the construction of an adjacent dwelling will result in a loss of the meaningful contribution to the character of the street.
A Noosaville planning appeal in respect of development conditions shows how planning purpose, locality and practical consequences determine whether development conditions are lawful.
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