ArticleLand made available for non-cash competitive tender for petroleum and gas explorationThe Alert discusses this new exploration opportunity, which extends to both conventional and unconventional petroleum.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHopgoodGanim
ArticleSchool's out: resolving parental disputes about where your child will attend schoolDisputes about which school your child will attend can be one of the trickier aspects of the post-separation landscape. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHopgoodGanim
ArticleWhat happens to an unsigned will in Queensland upon the will-maker's death?The Supreme Court has confirmed that, in most cases, an unsigned will upon the will-maker's death would be invalid. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHopgoodGanim
ArticleIs the door about to close on ASX back door listings? - 25 May 2016The ASX has proposed changes, which will affect both initial public offerings (IPOs) and backdoor listings.AustraliaFinance and BankingHopgoodGanim
ArticleWhat if a koala took the selfie?: copyright and animals as authorsThere is no clear cut answer to the pressing copyright question of what would have happened if a koala took the selfie.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyHopgoodGanim
ArticleCommercial Property Alert: March 2012 Quarter CPI Figures Released - 24 April 2012The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released the Consumer Price Index figures for the March 2012 quarter.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleHow can a co-owner force the sale of a property – Section 38 of the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld)The Alert discusses what to do if you and a co-owner are disputing the sale of the property, under s 38 of the PLA Act.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleOut of or in the course of employment: Truck driver denied injury compensation - 26 August 2015The truck driver was denied workers' compensation after injuring his back cleaning a work truck at home on the weekend. AustraliaEmployment and HRHopgoodGanim
ArticleASIC Regulation of Corporate Finance – what you need to knowThe article examines the issues raised by ASIC in this Report and the areas on which ASIC will continue to focus in 2015.AustraliaFinance and BankingHopgoodGanim
ArticleDrug dismissal upheld despite lack of procedural fairnessThe FWC upheld summary dismissal of a worker who tested positive for cannabis, despite being denied procedural fairness.AustraliaEmployment and HRHopgoodGanim
ArticleIs your business prepared? WA set for increases to penalties for workplace safety offencesThe new penalty provisions signal a serious need for WA business owners to address occupational safety and health issues.AustraliaEmployment and HRHopgoodGanim
ArticleNew high income threshold and Fair Work Information Statement updateThe Fair Work Commission has announced that the new high income threshold will be $138,900 per annum from 1 July 2016.AustraliaEmployment and HRHopgoodGanim
ArticleRetailer of Choice regime in Queensland: What every electricity on-supplier needs to knowEvery on-supplier in Queensland should consider the impact of this Rule change on their current on-selling activities.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHopgoodGanim
ArticleWA fracking ban and moratorium announcedThe industry looks forward to details of the delegated legislation implementing the ban and moratorium being released.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHopgoodGanim
Article10 Reasons you MUST have a Will - 27 October 2015If you don't have a valid, up to date Will you are overlooking an important opportunity to plan for your family's future.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHopgoodGanim
ArticleQueensland Bill introduced to restore civil ceremonies for same-sex couples - 1 October 2015This Bill restores the ability for any couples to hold a civil ceremony prior to the registration of their relationship.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHopgoodGanim
ArticleSEQ Regional Plan under reviewThe State plans to deliver a draft plan for public consultation in 2016 and expects to release the final plan in 2017.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorHopgoodGanim
ArticleApplicant/insurer not entitled to have claimant examined by a different doctorWithout further evidence, the Judge held the request to be unreasonable and repetitious and dismissed the application.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHopgoodGanim
ArticleCompensation for natural hazardsThis article considers the effect of changes made to a planning scheme to reduce risks associated with natural hazards.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleOn track: Toowoomba Railway Parklands PDA development schemeThe Toowoomba Railway Parklands Priority Development Area development scheme was approved by the Queensland Government.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim