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.
The impact of adverse weather events on the construction industry
Context In August 2017 Hurricane Harvey dominated international headlines as it ravaged parts of the southern United States
Casual Calamity
Casual conversion to part-time or full-time employment The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (Commission) has decided
Court declares local government the responsible entity for a change application for a minor change to a development approval granted by the Court
The Planning and Environment Court dismissed an application made by an applicant Steven Becker seeking a declaration that
Court sheds light on the transitional provisions of the Planning Act 2016
The Planning and Environment Court granted an application for a request for a permissible change to a development
Council rates declared invalid by Supreme Court
In a landmark decision, the Queensland Supreme Court has declared that rates and charges levied by Fraser Coast
$95 parking fine turns into $4,000
A person has been ordered to pay more than $4,000 in legal costs and fees after unsuccessfully challenging
Blockchain, not just Bitcoin – legal issues
Click here for full size image. Authored by: David Smith, Partner, Melbourne Emma Duke, Associate,
The No No Nos for end of year functions
It is the time of year when employers encourage their staff to celebrate another year’s hard work –
Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017 passed though the Victorian Legislative Assembly on 29 November 2017. The law
External Cladding – How to Manage an Emerging Problem
What is the problem? Over the past 10 to 15 years many buildings have been constructed using Aluminium
Report on the review of the National Aged Care Quality Regulatory Process – What does it recommend and what may it mean for aged care providers?
The National Aged Care Quality Regulatory process underwent a review which examined Australia’s current aged care regulatory system
Data Breaches by Aged Care Providers – Complying With The Mandatory Data Breach Scheme
Aged care providers will be subject to the Notifiable Data Breach scheme which requires organisations, including residential and
