Queensland Valuer-General issued Valuation Notices to landowners across the state.

The Commonwealth Government has announced the introduction of a national scheme to encourage office building energy efficiency. The scheme is designed to help combat Australia's ever-increasing greenhouse gas emissions of which the commercial building sector is responsible for approximately 10 per cent. It is expected that the scheme will affect approximately 2,170 buildings throughout the country.

The recent NSW decision determined proceedings brought by Mr Lofts (plaintiff) against Lawcover (insurer), regarding incorrect advice given by the plaintiff’s solicitor in relation to the transfer of property in a joint tenancy structure after death.

The PPSA will introduce a national online register of securities over personal property.

Shine Lawyers has commenced a class action re Gynaecare implants and Maurice Blackburn is reviewing the situation.

Queensland court confirms that sometimes a pathology service needs to do more than just provide accurate test results.

The District Court of NSW has prevented a plaintiff from bringing a common law claim against a bus operator for an incident which occurred when the bus doors closed on the plaintiff while they were boarding the bus, ruling that the cause of action is governed by the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW).

The Qld Personal Injuries Proceedings Act makes a claimant deliver a medical specialist’s report at an early stage.

In recent times, plunging property values have prompted many buyers to look for ways to escape their contracts by relying upon technical breaches by sellers of the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 (Qld) (PAMDA).

In a recent NSW decision a landlord was prevented from recovering future rent and outgoings from a tenant who had been placed into voluntary administration.

A recent case - Vale No 1 Pty Ltd v Delorain Pty Ltd [2009] QSC 425 - has once again brought the issue of option deeds and relevant contracts in relation to PAMDA to the forefront. Luckily for the developer (but not so for the property marketer), the court agreed that the option deeds were not relevant contracts.

Doctors and health care providers ought to be aware of the risks posed by mixing professional lives with social media.

The hip replacement devices have failed at a higher rate, and have released cobalt and chromium into patient tissues.

In a recent Fair Work Commission decision, an employee was awarded nearly $7,000 compensation due to errors in procedural fairness, despite the employee being found to have engaged in misconduct, including distribution of pornographic material in the workplace and driving infringements.

As Group 2 entities commence their first reporting period under Australia's mandatory climate reporting regime, ASIC's early observations highlight key disclosure expectations and areas for caution.

Federal Government to introduce a price on carbon.

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), announced regulatory reforms aimed at enhancing the safety of medical devices.

What steps should a doctor take when a patient fails to attend a subsequent appointment, to avoid potential liability?

Case highlighting the importance of timely legal action in personal injury cases.

The new Act encourages informal resolution of disputes but neighbours can apply to QCAT if a dispute cannot be resolved.