27 Sep 2021 Planning, infrastructure and environment Land Court of Queensland considers the legal test for a threatened breach of confidence by an ... The case of Apex Outdoor Pty Ltd v Cross River Rail Delivery Authority [2021] QLC 5 concerned an application to the Land Court of Queensland (Court) seeking to restrict the Respondent from calling a nominated expert witness (Expert)...
8 Sep 2021 Insurance A recent update on Covid-related business interruption coverage The Federal Court of Australia recently ruled that a group of insurance companies was not required to indemnify a claimant for losses incurred as a result of government imposed COVID-19 business restrictions.
1 Sep 2021 Property Update on NSW COVID-19 Regulations for commercial and retail leases The NSW Government has amended its most recent set of COVID-19 regulations for commercial and retail leases.
30 Aug 2021 Planning, infrastructure and environment Queensland Supreme Court finds that a local government's decision-making process failed to ... The case of Ahwang v Torres Strait Island Regional Council [2021] QSC 147 concerned an application for a statutory order of review (Review Application) to the Supreme Court of Queensland (Court) under the Judicial Review Act..
30 Aug 2021 Planning, infrastructure and environment Supreme Court of South Australia finds that the performance by ratepayers of a statutory ... The case of Duke Unley Pty Ltd (ACN 080 195 606) & Ors v The Corporation of the City of Unley [2020] SASC 224 concerned an application to the Supreme Court of South Australia (Court)..
30 Aug 2021 Planning, infrastructure and environment What are the requirements for development on foreshore Crown land and waterways in NSW? NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment – Crown Lands is currently focussing on addressing unauthorised development (in particular modular and storage pontoons) on foreshore Crown land and waterways.
30 Aug 2021 Planning, infrastructure and environment New South Wales Court of Appeal finds there is no power to determine a modification application ... The case of Buyozo Pty Limited v Ku-ring-gai Council [2021] NSWLEC 2 concerned a decision of Pepper J, which upheld an appeal to the NSW Land and Environment Court (NSWLEC)...
30 Aug 2021 Planning, infrastructure and environment Planning and Environment Court of Queensland allows the proposed demolition of a pre-1947 house The case of Williams v Brisbane City Council [2021] QPEC 26 concerned an appeal to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland (Court) against the refusal by the Brisbane City Council..
30 Aug 2021 Planning, infrastructure and environment Property Compensation for the compulsory acquisition of native title rights awarded by New South Wales Courts There have been two recent important New South Wales (NSW) Court decisions in respect of native title in the context of the compulsory acquisition of land. The emergence of these types of claims will...
30 Aug 2021 Employment and safety Covid vaccinations for construction and mining workers in NSW A look at the current public health orders, SafeWork NSW and Resources Regulator advice, and risks and issues for employers to consider before enacting a Covid vaccination program.