A Council could not unilaterally determine a development consent had lapsed and consequently issue stop work orders.

The NSW government aims to streamline the assessment of development applications and consents in bushfire prone land.

A purchaser's contract breach does not entitle the vendor to terminate, unless it is specifically stated in the contract.

Courts can hear retail shop lease disputes where they are satisfied that mediation is unlikely to resolve the disputes.

The proposed changes are in response to several tragic incidents in Sydney where children have fallen from windows.

To ensure that an option is validly exercised, strict compliance with the terms of the agreement must be observed.

An owners corporation (or body corporate) has an absolute duty to recognise and rectify problems with common property.

The proposed changes will enable home and business owners in NSW to obtain faster and more cost effective approvals.

Lessors and lessees in NSW should be aware of these changes in order to be prepared for when these changes take effect.

Developers need to be aware of changes to notification requirements for off-the-plan contracts.

The Court confirmed that it had no power to extend the statutory period within which to commence a merit appeal.

If passed, the bill will impose an obligation to withhold payment of 10% of the purchase price, to be paid to the ATO.

Federal Court confirms the ATO view on taxation of capital gains made by the trustee of an Australian non-fixed trust.

Australian exporters and importers should review their outward and inward supply chains and transfer pricing arrangements.

Draft determination TD 2018/D3 says that trust split arrangements of the type described will cause a CGT event to arise.

Immediate car impoundment for street racing and other offences.

Compensation limits for air carriage are rising. which will benefit air travellers, but have a flow-on cost for carriers.

The Court upheld the right to summary judgment where no payment schedule was served in response to a payment claim.

Landlords should be aware of this decision where the tenant was found not liable to pay any outgoings under the lease.

The school was found liable for the student's injury when skiing even though he was under the care of another party.