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24 Jun 2021

Planning, infrastructure and environment

South Australian Environment, Resources and Development Court finds in respect of the new ...

The case of McGregor & Anor v Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council & Anor [2021] SAERDC 6 concerned an application for costs to the Environment, Resources and Development Court of South Australia.

16 Jun 2021

Corporate and commercial

Prepaid rent found to be not deductible

Full Federal Court finds that payments made by a franchisee in connection with the acquisition of McDonald's restaurants and described as prepayment of rent were not deductible in Mussalli v Commissioner of Taxation [2021] FCAFC 71.

15 Jun 2021

Transport and logistics

Air carrier liability and application of state laws to assessment of damages

Recent Federal Court decision in Grueff v Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd [2021] FCA 501 provides a useful summary of the relevant principles governing claims for damages arising from injuries to passengers on aircraft.

7 Jun 2021

Education Corporate and commercial Employment and safety

New laws set to ban aggressive and violent parents from Victorian schools

Power to issue school community safety orders will assist schools to manage risk of harm to staff and students.

4 Jun 2021

Planning, infrastructure and environment

Satisfying credit obligations under the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme

Taking the path of least resistance and paying into the BCT Fund is often the most expedient but might not always be the preferred option for developers.

28 May 2021

Employment and safety

Director sentenced to imprisonment for Safety Breach in WA

Courts are moving to impose significant penalties against both Directors in Western Australia and operating companies in New South Wales.

27 May 2021

Construction Commercial litigation and dispute resolution

New obligations for builders and large businesses: NSW SOP Regulation and the Payment Times ...

An in-depth look at the changes to the Security of Payment Regulations and the reporting requirements introduced by the Payment Times Reporting Act legislation, including the penalties for non-compliance.

24 May 2021

Planning, infrastructure and environment

Planning certificates and the limits of statutory immunity for New South Wales' councils

The case of Lorenzato v Burwood Council [2020] NSWSC 1659 (Lorenzato v Burwood) concerned an action against Burwood Council (Council) for negligent misstatement in a planning certificate.

24 May 2021

Planning, infrastructure and environment

Enforcement notices issued to landowners who were alleged to have cleared vegetation on their ...

The case of Serratore & Anor v Noosa Shire Council [2021] QPEC 21 concerned an appeal to the Planning and Environment Court against the decision of the Noosa Shire Council (Council) to issue enforcement notices...

24 May 2021

Planning, infrastructure and environment

Queensland decision-making framework under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) does not assume that it ...

The case of Wilhelm v Logan City Council & Ors [2020] QCA 273 concerned an application for leave to appeal under section 63 of the Planning and Environment Court Act 2016.

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South Australian Environment, Resources and Development Court finds in respect of the new ...

Prepaid rent found to be not deductible

Air carrier liability and application of state laws to assessment of damages

New laws set to ban aggressive and violent parents from Victorian schools

Satisfying credit obligations under the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme

Director sentenced to imprisonment for Safety Breach in WA

New obligations for builders and large businesses: NSW SOP Regulation and the Payment Times ...

Planning certificates and the limits of statutory immunity for New South Wales' councils

Enforcement notices issued to landowners who were alleged to have cleared vegetation on their ...

Queensland decision-making framework under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) does not assume that it ...

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South Australian Environment, Resources and Development Court finds in respect of the new ...​

Prepaid rent found to be not deductible​

Air carrier liability and application of state laws to assessment of damages​

New laws set to ban aggressive and violent parents from Victorian schools​

Satisfying credit obligations under the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme​

Director sentenced to imprisonment for Safety Breach in WA​

New obligations for builders and large businesses: NSW SOP Regulation and the Payment Times ...​

Planning certificates and the limits of statutory immunity for New South Wales' councils​

Enforcement notices issued to landowners who were alleged to have cleared vegetation on their ...​

Queensland decision-making framework under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) does not assume that it ...​

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South Australian Environment, Resources and Development Court finds in respect of the new ...

Prepaid rent found to be not deductible

Air carrier liability and application of state laws to assessment of damages

New laws set to ban aggressive and violent parents from Victorian schools

Satisfying credit obligations under the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme

Director sentenced to imprisonment for Safety Breach in WA

New obligations for builders and large businesses: NSW SOP Regulation and the Payment Times ...

Planning certificates and the limits of statutory immunity for New South Wales' councils

Enforcement notices issued to landowners who were alleged to have cleared vegetation on their ...

Queensland decision-making framework under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) does not assume that it ...