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ArticleThe Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) – Where are things at?A number of changes to the BIF Act have been passed so that industry participants understand their new obligations. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCorrs Chambers Westgarth
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ArticleVendors and developers take note: New bill set to change sunset clauses in VictoriaThe Sale of Land Amendment Bill 2018 aims to reform issues in the property market that result in consumer detriment.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks
ArticleWhen you agree to buy a property that doesn't exist: put and call option deeds (Part II)At the time of signing the Put and Call Option Deed, the land was still part of a larger, unsubdivided, plot of land. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionKells
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ArticleImportant changes to the foreign resident capital gains withholding tax (FRCGWT) regimeThis alert looks at the upcoming FRCGWT changes coming into effect and how they affect contracts and buyers and sellers.AustraliaTaxHopgoodGanim
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ArticleEight legal issues to cover off when moving your business onlineWith a bit of legal planning, you can make a smooth transition to operating your business in an online environment.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHolding Redlich
ArticleSGS Australia Pty Ltd v Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd [2012] FCA 711This case considered an alleged breach of contractual and equitable obligations.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawThynne & Macartney
ArticleRedactions? How to ensure there are no nasty surprisesRedacting, blackening or masking is the process of removing information from documents to be provided to a third party.AustraliaPrivacyLaw In Order
ArticleDefect limitation periods: NSW Court of Appeal approves late defect claimsThe law relating to limitation periods for defects in residential buildings is continually being updated and amended.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleSecurity of payment: How to claim payment for construction work in NSWThe SOP Act provides a regime where a person who has carried out construction work is entitled to progress payments.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionKells
ArticleWas a farmer entitled to a perpetual lease over land he sold to a mining company? Which case won?The court needed to decide if the farmer was granted a perpetual lease or if he should be ordered to vacate the property.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionStacks Law Firm
ArticleCompetition and consumer law update: unfair contract terms to attract penalties under new increased penalty regimeIt is essential that businesses review their standard form and small business contracts within the next 12 months.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleConsumer watchdog on the hunt for unfair terms in B2B contractsThe decision was a test case for the ACCC to enforce its newly expanded unfair contract terms regime to small business. AustraliaConsumer ProtectionPointon Partners
ArticleSimilarity of products: SGS Australia Pty Ltd v Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd [2012] FCA 711The court dismissed the application and its allegations of breach of contract and false and misleading representations.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionThynne & Macartney
ArticleTransport and waste sector contract struck down for unfairnessThis case sent a strong message to contractors to be wary about the fairness of contract terms with small businesses.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionHolding Redlich