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Businesses pay high price for environmental non-compliance
In Queensland, businesses that fail to comply with environmental obligations under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (EP Act) risk enforcement
Landowner wins appeal against Council enforcement notice
The Planning and Environment Court in Benfer v Sunshine Coast Regional Council[2019] QPEC 6 has held that an enforcement
Development refused due to inconsistency with Centres Strategy
The Planning and Environment Court in Hotel Property Investments Ltd v Council of the City of Gold Coast [2019]
Strengthening Employee Entitlement Protections in the Corporations Act Amendment in focus – disqualification from managing corporations
Earlier this year, the Corporations Amendment (Strengthening Protections for Employee Entitlements) Act (Cth) commenced. This article will focus on the
Strengthening Employee Entitlement Protections in the Corporations Act Amendment in focus – offences and civil penalty provisions
Earlier this year, the Corporations Amendment (Strengthening Protections for Employee Entitlements) Act (Cth) (the Act) commenced. This article will focus on
Strengthening Employee Entitlement Protections in the Corporations Act Amendment in focus – employee entitlement contribution orders
Earlier this year, the Corporations Amendment (Strengthening Protections for Employee Entitlements) Act (Cth) (the Act) commenced. This article will focus on
Is a sand quarry ground lease a “retail premises” lease?
In the recent decision of Phillips v Abel (Building and Property) [2019] VCAT 1031 the Victorian Civil and
Are you aware of ALL of the changes that have taken place in the aged care sector this year?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, we don’t blame you. Below is a summary of what has happened since 1
Woman wins the right to access her deceased husband’s sperm
A Queensland woman has won the right to access her deceased husband’s sperm following a recent decision by
Financial Services Royal Commission – where to after the federal election
Prior to the federal election held on 18 May 2019, there was frenetic discussion and debate over the
When will a court impose a trust relationship in commercial agreements such as franchises?
In Re Stay in Bed Milk & Bread Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) ACN 115 166 982 [2019] VSC 181, the
