12 Sep 2023 Transport and logistics Insurance The case of Poralu Marine Australia Pty Ltd v MV Dijksgracht [2022] FCA 1038: Regimes Governing ... If ever a case could be held as showing the disuniformity and international chaos in the regulation of international shipping in the carriage of goods by sea, Poralu Marine Australia Pty Ltd v MV Dijksgracht [2022] FCA 1038 is it.
12 Sep 2023 Transport and logistics Employment and safety Safety Collison: The meeting of work health and safety and national heavy vehicle laws ... WHS Act and Regulations in most jurisdictions around Australia have implemented the requirement for businesses to assess the risk of psychosocial hazards and implement practicable control measures to eliminate or minimise the risk.
12 Sep 2023 Restructuring and insolvency Employment and safety Impact of proposed changes to the Fair Work Act on insolvency and restructuring practitioners The legislative changes proposed within the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Cth) (the Bill) is, as aptly titled, proposing to close outstanding 'loopholes' in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the FWA).
11 Sep 2023 Property Duty and leases - When may a leasing transaction attract duty? It remains important for both landlords and tenants alike to continue to consider when a leasing transaction may attract duty, as this could significantly impact on the financial viability of a transaction.
11 Sep 2023 Planning, infrastructure and environment Solicitor's file note of opinions expressed by an expert held by Queensland Court of Appeal not ... Enkelmann & Ors v Stewart & Anor [2023] QCA 155 concerned an appeal to the Queensland Court of Appeal which would require the disclosure of a solicitor's file note of a discussion between the solicitor and an expert.
11 Sep 2023 Planning, infrastructure and environment Government Energy, mining and resources Planning and Environment Court of Queensland dismisses appeal against proposed development of ... Bronco Dino Pty Ltd & Ors v Cassowary Coast Regional Council & Anor [2023] QPEC 15 concerned an appeal against Cassowary Coast Regional Council to approve a superseded application for a material change of use for a basalt quarry.
11 Sep 2023 Planning, infrastructure and environment Government Nothing to sea here: Planning and Environment Court of Queensland dismisses application alleging ... Heather & Anor v Sunshine Coast Regional Council & Ors [2022] QPEC 37 concerned an application for declarations and orders pursuant to section 11 of the Planning and Environment Court Act 2016 (Qld).
11 Sep 2023 Planning, infrastructure and environment Government Planning and Environment Court of Queensland exercises its discretion to dismiss an appeal about ... Harrison v Brisbane City Council [2023] QPEC 12 concerned an appeal against a decision to refuse a development application for a preliminary approval for building work for the demolition of an existing 1903-1904 dwelling house.
8 Sep 2023 Property Melbourne Property Think Tank 2023 Almost 200 leaders in the property industry came together in August to discuss emerging opportunities in the Australian and Melbourne property markets at Colin Biggers & Paisley's annual Melbourne Property Think Tank.
7 Sep 2023 Employment and safety Digital governance, cyber and privacy Agriculture safety risks grow as it meets AI It is important to revisit the WHS duties of farmers and the risks posed in the agriculture sector with the rise in automation and artificial intelligence (AI).