ArticleCommon Provisions reform land access laws in QueenslandThe laws that govern interactions between resource authority holders and landholders have changed with this legislation.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionThynne & Macartney
ArticlePPSA – better finance for landlords as a secured creditorThe Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) may give a landlord the status of a secured creditor in some circumstances.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionThynne & Macartney
ArticleNo one wants a quarry, but everyone needs oneThe submitter Appellants sought declaratory relief against the decision approving the use of a borrow pit on the land.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionThynne & Macartney
ArticleA warning for employers – can casual employees seek permanent employment?Article outlines obligations of employers to offer to change the employ of certain casual staff to a more permanent status.AustraliaEmployment and HRThynne & Macartney
ArticlePrevious casual employment: How can it affect the calculation of notice and redundancy entitlements?This decision may impact on employers in situations when long term casual employees transition to permanent employment.AustraliaEmployment and HRThynne & Macartney
ArticleReinstatement of dismissed employees – Can it really happen?This case demonstrates an instance where the Commissioner could use his or her discretion to order reinstatement.AustraliaEmployment and HRThynne & Macartney
ArticleSubstantial penalties for Modern Award breachesSubstantial civil penalties can be awarded against an employer, and those involved in contraventions of the Fair Work Act.AustraliaEmployment and HRThynne & Macartney
ArticleAccess to Insurance Policies – London City Equities Ltd v Penrice Soda Holdings LtdRecent decisions may provide a foothold for more successful applications for access to insurance policies to be granted.AustraliaInsuranceThynne & Macartney
ArticleCan landholders stop drones invading privacy on farms?Until the law is more certain, the extent to which landholders can insist on privacy from drones remains open to debate.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionThynne & Macartney
ArticleImportant Changes to Body Corporate DisclosureOutlines changes to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act which affect vendors.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionThynne & Macartney
ArticleAre all high income employees prevented from making unfair dismissal claims?Just because a worker is a high-income employee does not necessarily prevent them bringing an unfair dismissal claim.AustraliaEmployment and HRThynne & Macartney
ArticlePrevious casual employment: How can it effect the calculation of notice and redundancy entitlements?This decision would impact employers, particularly when long term casual employees transition to permanent employment.AustraliaEmployment and HRThynne & Macartney
ArticleQuad bikes, ag bikes and horses – nightmare for employers?Article sets out the bare minimum course of action to follow when employees are required to use quad bikes, ag bike & horses.AustraliaEmployment and HRThynne & Macartney
ArticleTo mediate or not to mediate? Or how many times? The impact of a recent case on the farm mediation lawsThe High Court has recently considered a lender's entitlement to enforce a "farm mortgage" after mediating.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesThynne & Macartney
ArticleAnchor aweigh… or anchor away?Locating, retrieving and disposing of an anchor can be a costly exercise so appropriate preparations can assist greatly.AustraliaTransportThynne & Macartney
ArticleContractual Liens And The Power Of Sale – ‘Unpaid Freight And Uncollected Goods’When claiming a contractual lien and exercising a power of sale, you must not exceed the scope of the agreement.AustraliaTransportThynne & Macartney
ArticleHow does the Fair Work Act impact on notice of termination?The notice provisions in the Act can probably be regarded merely as a minimum entitlement to be provided to an employee.AustraliaEmployment and HRThynne & Macartney
ArticleThe importance of procedural fairness in allegations of misconductThe employer faced a successful unfair dismissal claim when he did not follow a procedurally fair disciplinary process. AustraliaEmployment and HRThynne & Macartney
ArticleSelf-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) and estate planning: Consider a Binding Death Benefit Nomination (BDBN)The question of succession of the role of trustee of a SMSF loses much of its significance if a BDBN is put in place.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialThynne & Macartney
ArticleBiosecurity Queensland – Are you up to date with the changes?A biosecurity risk exists when you deal with any pest, disease or contaminant, or with something that could carry one.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionThynne & Macartney