From allens.com.au: The Queensland Government has introduced a new community benefit system for wind and solar farms to ensure local communities enjoy economic and social benefits from renewable energy projects.… read more
From www.themandarin.com.au: New South Wales has introduced the Identity Protection and Recovery Bill to enhance protections against identity theft by allowing real-time identification of stolen credentials through a new Compromised Credential Register.… read more
From sladen.com.au: A property buyer in Victoria, Ms. Sim, was denied an exemption from the foreign purchaser additional duty due to the property being legally transferred solely into her name, despite her Australian spouse funding the purchase.… read more
From www.russellkennedy.com.au: The County Court of Victoria ruled in Horgan v Equi Ventures Pty Ltd that an equestrian business constituted “the retail provision of services,” thus classifying the lease as a retail lease under the Retail Leases Act 2003.… read more
From pobilawyers.com.au: NCAT has clarified the criteria for removing strata committee members, requiring serious misconduct or a breach of the NSW SSMA for action.
Claims against committee members were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.… read more
From www.claytonutz.com: Amendments to Queensland’s Land Act 1994 in 2024 expanded the scope for trustees of trust land to undertake actions that may conflict with the original purpose of the land, while still requiring management in line with that purpose.… read more
From bdo.com.au: The Victorian Court of Appeal denied an appeal for a land tax exemption by determining that the land in question was not primarily used for primary production.… read more
From pointonpartners.com.au: The Absentee (Foreigner) Land Tax Surcharge in Victoria is a tax applied to foreign property owners, set to increase to 4% starting in 2024, covering all land types.… read more
From www.hallpayne.com.au: Employment rights for minors in Queensland are governed by the Child Employment Act 2006, which establishes a minimum working age of 13, with specific exceptions for supervised tasks that allow work from age 11.… read more
From www.claytonutz.com: The NSW Court of Appeal’s judgment in Conexa Sydney Holdings Pty Ltd v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue classified a pipeline affixed to land as “land” despite its separate ownership, establishing a conceptual framework with implications for property law beyond the case.… read more
From jbsolicitors.com.au: Child support in Victoria involves financial responsibilities for parents after separation, covering essentials like housing, education, and healthcare for children.
Legal guidance is recommended for creating mutual agreements and addressing complexities in child support arrangements.… read more
From www.holdingredlich.com: The NSW Renewable Fuel Scheme is set to commence in 2026, aiming to incentivise the production of green hydrogen and other renewable fuels, establishing compliance requirements for end users and retailers of gas.… read more
From pbl.legal: Executors manage deceased estates and must balance their authority with beneficiaries’ rights, ensuring transparency and communication during estate administration.
Beneficiaries have the right to challenge executor decisions and seek legal intervention if estate property sales are mishandled.… read more
From www.bartier.com.au: Significant changes to the NSW Residential Tenancies Act 2010 will restrict landlords’ rights regarding residential tenancy agreements, focusing on three main areas: rent payments and increases, terminations, and pet ownership.… read more
From www.bartier.com.au: Recent amendments to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) have increased penalties for individuals and corporations failing to ensure a safe workplace in the high-risk construction industry, with Category 1 offences now carrying maximum penalties of up to $10.8 million for corporations.… read more