ArticleA Changing Costs Jurisdiction in the Planning & Environment CourtThe P&E Court's power to award costs will come in line with other courts, by providing that costs follow the event.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationThynne & Macartney
ArticlePPS Act – better finance and security for agribusinessFarmers and graziers should consider a "PPS Act audit" to understand, verify and protect their rights over assets. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionThynne & Macartney
ArticleWOW! How did that happen? - An early lesson in PPSA ComplianceA large number of suppliers were unable to reclaim goods supplied to WOW Sight and Sound on retention of title terms.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawThynne & Macartney
ArticleMake good regime made better for Queensland landholdersLandholders should welcome these changes for compensation for damage to water bores caused by mining or gas development.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionThynne & Macartney
ArticleWinds of change – the renewable energy boom in QueenslandRising electricity prices and political changes have produced an increase in renewable energy projects across Queensland.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesThynne & Macartney
ArticleThe importance of having a WillArticle highlights several reasons why it is important to have a valid Will.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialThynne & Macartney
ArticleTenants Left Out In The Cold: Liquidators Powers To Disclaim LeasesThe court confirmed the liquidators could terminate the leases in order to sell the property and liquidate the company. AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringThynne & Macartney
ArticleQueensland amendments to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act Regarding Body Corporate EntitlementsThe amendments to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act to undo changes made in April 2011 have taken effect.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionThynne & Macartney
ArticleRetirement home operators required to amend agreements by 1 March or lose on exit feesUpdate on changes to the Retirement Villages Act by the Queensland Government..AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionThynne & Macartney
ArticleAustralian Shipping Industry Reforms to revitalise industryThese reforms aim to revitalise the shipping industry which has been in decline, despite increasing resource exports.AustraliaTransportThynne & Macartney
ArticleGarbage canned - unlawful discharge of food waste from ships in the Great Barrier Reef regionThere has been at least three recent convictions for unlawful discharge of food waste in the Great Barrier Reef region.AustraliaTransportThynne & Macartney
ArticleMaritime Alert – Vessel Turned Away Following Crackdown On Container Stow Working SpaceA container ship which did not meet the minimum access requirements for container stow working space was recently unable to discharge containers at an Australian port and was forced to leave Australia with containers onboard, with the vessel eventually returning to SE Asia to tranship the containers to other vessels which complied with the requirements.AustraliaTransportThynne & Macartney
ArticleThe Personal Property Securities Act ("PPSA") - Preparation is the key.A discussion on how the PPSA would affect business and companies.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawThynne & Macartney
ArticlePPS – use in agribusiness succession planningThis article examines how the Personal Property Securities Act (PPS) can be a useful tool for succession planning.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawThynne & Macartney
ArticleNew certainty with make good obligations for mining and gas tenement holders in QueenslandThe Government has standardised the ground water "make good" obligations applying to mining and gas tenement holders.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesThynne & Macartney
ArticlePersonal Property Securities Act and its Impact on HorticultureThe PPSA change core will change business practices for the rural/agribusiness sector.AustraliaFinance and BankingThynne & Macartney
ArticleBody Corporate Levy Entitlements To Change AgainOwners in schemes with adjustment order contribution entitlements reversed, can now apply to have them reinstated.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionThynne & Macartney
ArticleCase Note – Alford & Ors v Brisbane City Council & BA Apartments Pty Ltd [2015] QPEC 54: interpretation of city plansThe Court dismissed a submitter appeal against an approval for a three storey apartment building located in Greenslopes.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionThynne & Macartney
ArticleNew landscape for succession planning on Queensland farmsThe Queensland Government recognises the importance of tax-effective pathways for succession planning on family farms.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionThynne & Macartney
ArticleThe art of negotiating: Do as I say, not as I do?Negotiating isn't easy and what you say or do in the context of negotiation can have commercial and legal implications.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawThynne & Macartney