27 Apr 2020 Hotels, Tourism and Hospitality Liquor licensing during COVID-19 Licensed businesses should seek legal advice about their state's amendments to liquor licensing regimes announced by their local licensing body.
24 Apr 2020 Insurance Transport and logistics High Court appeal decision to benefit passengers Cruise ship operators should consider the High Court's decision in the Scenic Tours class action, particularly in light of risks posed by COVID-19.
24 Apr 2020 Property Victoria's COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 - residential tenancies On 24 April 2020 Victoria introduced the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 (Act) which temporarily amends the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic) (RT Act) from 29 March 2020.
23 Apr 2020 Property Queensland's COVID-19 Emergency Response Bill 2020 - commercial landlords and tenants Bill contemplates the passage of regulations to further prescribe specific rules governing landlords and tenants of retail and other prescribed leasing arrangements.
23 Apr 2020 Property Victoria’s COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Bill 2020 - Commercial/Retail landlords and tenants Purpose of the Bill is to provide a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including for "eligible" retail and non-retail commercial leases and licences.
21 Apr 2020 Banking and finance ASIC product intervention power in lending sector reaffirmed by Federal Court - consequences in ... What this means for credit and financial product issuers developing new products.
21 Apr 2020 Education Corporate and commercial COVID-19 checklist for education providers The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on the Education sector, with many of our clients overwhelmed by the pace of change and the immediate issues that have arisen.
20 Apr 2020 Planning, infrastructure and environment Planning and Environment Court finds that the architectural and engineering merit of a ... The Planning and Environment Court has allowed an appeal against the deemed refusal of a development application to develop 27 townhouses on land that is located adjacent to a flood plain.
20 Apr 2020 Planning, infrastructure and environment Local government successfully seeks the joinder of a third party and a joint hearing in relation ... The case of Fraser Coast Regional Council v Zacka & Ors [2019] QPEC 21 concerned two applications in pending proceeding made to the Planning and Environment Court.
20 Apr 2020 Planning, infrastructure and environment Indefeasible title trumps public rights in land dedicated at common law as public roads The case of Orb Holdings Pty Ltd v WCL (Qld) Albert Street Pty Ltd [2019] QSC 265 concerned an originating application in the Supreme Court of Queensland.