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COVID-19 relief in Victoria for landlords and tenants
Key takeaways from latest guidance to Victorian landlords & tenants regarding their lease obligations.
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DBPA insurance requirement deferred
The requirement for NSW building practitioners to have adequate insurance under the DBPA has been deferred again.Holding Redlich - Article
Federal Court holds that a lease clause for the sale of electricity was unenforceable
Landlords note the important issues for selling electricity or gas to tenants.Holding Redlich - Article
Federal Court refuses to order that native title does not exist over pastoral holding
This recent decision of the Federal Court questioned the use of non-claimant applications to secure tenure over land.Holding Redlich - Article
Holding Redlich expert guide to the new financial year 2018/2019 - Property & Real Estate
Purchasers of 'new residential premises' or 'new residential subdivisions' must now remit the GST directly to the ATO.Holding Redlich - Article
NSW COVID-19 leasing laws change again
These amendments give landlords greater control, by being able to increase rents and to terminate certain tenancies.Holding Redlich - Article
Residential Focus: Part 1 - Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Amendment Act 2018 (NSW)
The amendments form part of NSW's response to the Murray Report into Security of Payment legislation around Australia.Holding Redlich - Article
Residential Focus: Part 1 - Is the statutory duty of care under the DBP Act apportionable?
This decision has implications for those negotiating construction and consultant contracts in NSW.Holding Redlich - Article
Residential Focus Part 1: Mandatory HBA Compliance For SOP Act Claims – Reforms Progress
The BRLA Bill has since been passed by both Houses without amendment, on 14 August 2024.Holding Redlich - Article
Update: Victorian leasing amendments now in force
The Retail Leases Amendment Bill 2020 will impact all retail leases in Victoria and new regulations are anticipated.Holding Redlich - Article
Victorian Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (CTRS) set to be extended
The Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) website notes that there will be some changes to the CTRS moving forward.Holding Redlich - Article
Taxation: Holding Redlich: expert guide to the 2018 federal budget
Key points of the federal budget from a taxation perspective. .Holding Redlich - Article
Heavy vehicle safety and Chain of Responsibility (CoR)
These changes to the CoR aspects of the HVNL affect all businesses operating in supply chains using heavy vehicles.Holding Redlich - Article
Holding Redlich expert guide to the 2017 Federal Budget - Transport
The 2017 Federal Budget includes commitments to transport and infrastructure projects with safety and compliance funding.Holding Redlich - Article
Liquidate and luxuriate – or back from the grave?
Liquidation doesn't clean the slate for regulatory prosecutions and directors may still be liable for CoR offences.Holding Redlich - Article
Over-height vehicles: CoR consequences of a collision causing damage to road infrastructure
Even a minor risk breach would be sufficient for a compensation order in relation to damage done by the vehicle.Holding Redlich - Article
Port infrastructure development and security
A recent increase in transport surcharges has also led to calls for greater government scrutiny and maritime regulation.Holding Redlich - Article
Transport infrastructure: Holding Redlich: expert guide to the 2018 federal budget
Key points of the federal budget from the perspective of Transport Infrastructure. .Holding Redlich - Article
Transport, Shipping & Logistics update: CoR and HVNL
Now is a good time to review your transport activities to ensure that you have HVNL policies and procedures in place.Holding Redlich - Article
Truck drivers dismissal for breach of Heavy Vehicle National Law held not to be unfair
It could be found permissible, appropriate and fair to dismiss an employee when they have seriously breached the HVNL.Holding Redlich