Superannuation does not automatically form part of your estate plan and without a valid death benefit nomination, it may not be distributed according to your wishes. This article explains how superannuation is treated on death and why making the correct death benefit nomination is essential to protect your beneficiaries.
Colin Biggers & Paisley is proud to be acknowledged for its expertise in 13 practice areas in Legal 500 Australia 2026 rankings.
This article considers select cases from the New South Wales Land and Environment Court and the New South Wales Court of Appeal in 2025, and the outlook for 2026, including the cases of UPG 72 Pty Ltd v Blacktown City Council [2025] NSWLEC 29, and Telado v Sydney Metro; CFT No. 8 Pty Ltd v Sydney Metro [2025] NSWLEC 42.
2025 marked a pivotal year for New South Wales planning and environment law, with significant court rulings and the introduction of the Planning System Reforms Bill 2025 bringing major changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) to boost housing delivery, strengthen climate resilience and streamline development approvals.
The Queensland Court of Appeal has confirmed that no error of law arose from the approval of a health services development adjacent to the Greenslopes Private Hospital.
The Queensland Court of Appeal has overturned the decision of the Queensland Planning and Environment Court to permit the imposition of maintenance conditions in respect of a public haulage road.
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