The Land Court of Queensland ruled on a preliminary question about the scope of a claim for compensation for out-of-pocket costs and expenses as well as damage done to land under section 16(1A) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 (Qld).
The Victorian Government has advanced the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Project through draft structure plans, amendments, and an uplift framework.
Shaping property in 2025: Navigating the known unknowns
A recent Court of Appeal decision clarifies the duty of care schools owe during sporting events, confirming that while some risk is inherent, schools must take reasonable steps to prevent harm. Where simple measures can improve safety, the legal obligation to act becomes clear, reinforcing student protection standards.
The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) in Satterly v Brisbane City Council [2025] QIRC 97 examines establishing workplace misconduct as a valid dismissal reason, especially when psychiatric injury is involved. It highlights how misconduct and unfair dismissal interact with the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
The High Court confirmed that prior settlements in historical abuse claims can be set aside without proof that legal barriers directly influenced the agreement, broadening the “just and reasonable” test and limiting the finality of past deeds.
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