Legal insights
We strive to optimise value for our clients, and apply our legal insights and commercial advice to best support our clients’ needs. Our expert practitioners provide updates and insights into the areas of law in which we work on an ongoing basis. We think differently to most other law firms, and are recognised as a ‘go-to’ firm for legal insights and expertise. We regularly publish updates and articles on a range of legal topics and industry sectors.
In the matter of Assta Labels Pty Ltd: A “Warning Label” to ensure your PPSR registrations are correct
Registering your security interest on the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) correctly is a critical step in perfecting your security...
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Impact of Family and Domestic Violence Leave entitlements on Family Law cases
As part of its four yearly review of modern awards, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has been considering submissions on...
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New Banking Code of Practice
Click here for full size image. Authored by: Annette Gaber, Partner Anna Koumides, Senior Associate
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Lease or Licence?
It is common in developments where the developer does not own the land that a developer will enter into a...
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Landlords beware – Ipso facto reforms further restrict your rights on insolvency default
On 1 July 2018, the new Insolvency Law reforms in relation to the restrictions on "Ipso Facto" clauses came into...
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Malicious or criminal attacks the main cause of notifiable data breaches
The number of reported data breaches in Australia significantly increased in the period of 1 April to 30 June 2018,...
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Company fined for unlawful clearing of marine plants
In the course of carrying out works on private land fronting the Maroochy River on the Sunshine Coast, a company...
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Application for summary judgment dismissed by Planning and Environment Court
The Planning and Environment Court has refused an application for a summary judgment in relation to an originating application made...
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Brisbane’s Future Blueprint
Brisbane is one of the fastest growing cities in Australia and Brisbane City Council has released Brisbane’s Future Blueprint to...
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Changes to a 15 level multi-unit residential development are not a minor change
The Planning and Environment Court has refused an appeal against the decision of Brisbane City Council to refuse a change...
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Major Victoria Planning Provisions reform with the gazettal of Amendment VC148
Yesterday (31 July 2018), the Victorian Government gazetted Amendment VC148, providing the most significant overhaul of the Victoria Planning Provisions...
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The first reported foreclosure in Queensland for 35 years – an innovative litigation solution
In June 2018, we assisted one of our government clients to achieve an innovative solution that delivered benefit for both...
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