ArticleExtension to particular currency periods for Planning Act 2016 (Qld) approvals during COVID-19The Minister may extend periods under the Planning Act by publishing an "extension notice" on the department's website.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleFWO to undertake large-scale audit of construction industryThe FWO's focus on the construction industry is a result of more than 2000 complaints to FWO by construction workers.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleInfrastructure: Our guide to the 2015/16 Federal BudgetThe government has re-emphasised the $50 billion package of infrastructure spending announced in last year's budget. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleLegislative fix: Laws covering commissions payable to real estate agents in Victoria set to changeIf the changes are not passed, potential claims against the Government arising from the commissions would be significant.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleMinisterial Determination made pursuant to section 5(1)(d) of the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic)The Determination was made in response to the increasing uncertainty surrounding the application of section 4(2)(d).AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleNative Title Act amendment to clarify ILUAs after McGlade decisionThis Bill aims to resolve uncertainty around the validity of indigenous land use agreements, after the McGlade decision.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleNew valuations for 22 local government areas across QueenslandThe valuations may be used for the calculation of local government rates, land tax, and rental under the Land Act 1994.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleNSW budget 2012 – News is better for first home buyersSeveral changes will be made to the current first home buyer grant and duties exemption or concession schemes in NSW.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleOngoing planning reforms to reduce red tape: proposed changes to the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (Qld)The Government announced that it intends changes to further streamline planning and development assessment in Queensland.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleProperty Law ReviewIn 2014, the Queensland Government is undertaking a review of the State's property laws.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleResidential Focus: Building reform agenda timelineBuilding legislation reform bills are back on the agenda.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleResidential Focus: Building up NSW – low and mid-rise reformsThe change opens 124 new local government areas across NSW to new development opportunities.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleResidential Focus: Opal Tower unit owners class actionOpal Tower unit owners launched a class action against Sydney Olympic Park Authority, which owned the Opal Tower land.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleStonnington Planning Scheme Amendment C197 – compulsory acquisitionThe Planning Panel recommended that an amendment to impose a Public Acquisition Overlay (PAO) should not proceed. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleSupreme Court upholds decision that native title is not an obstacle to the grant of leasesThe decision will enable the State government to issue leases over land in the Torres Strait and Aboriginal communities.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleThe interface of agricultural and urban land usesWe need to deal with underlying reasons that generate conflict between agricultural & urban uses that are adjacent to each other.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleWestern Downs Regional Council Draft Planning SchemeWestern Downs Regional Council (Council) has now released the Draft Western Downs Planning Scheme 2013.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleYe v Boroondara CC [2015] VCAT 1051This case considered planning standards and objectives in Victoria. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleGovernment allows programs produced for online streaming to access two important tax incentivesTelevision series and mini-series produced for streaming to the public on online platforms qualify for two tax offsets.AustraliaTaxHolding Redlich
ArticleR&D tax incentive crackdownRecent government guidance has clarified research and development tax incentive requirements. AustraliaTaxHolding Redlich