The QLD Government has made it easier for a person to use water without needing to obtain a water licence or allocation.

With the Federal Government firmly in election campaign mode, a few revenue measures captured our attention.

The amendments aim to ensure companies in financial difficulty continue to comply with their environmental obligations.

The Appeal Court saw no reason to interfere with the Trial Judge findings, described as soundly based in the evidence.

In the current financial downturn, profits are expected to fall for a large number of companies. It is therefore critical that companies understand their continuous disclosure obligations to generate market releases about expected financial results.

It is common for key shareholders of companies to provide financial letters of support.

The Queensland Government today passed legislation to achieve a different balance between ensuring the continued growth of the coal seam gas (CSG) industry and the protection of landowner rights.

The Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 aims to promote the sustainability of Australia's economic development to enhance individual and community well-being while protecting biological diversity and maintaining essential ecological processes and systems.

Discusses trading surveillance by ASIC after assuming market supervision control.

The Queensland Law Society calls for changes to the QLD Civil & Administrative Tribunal's regulations and procedures.

'Cloud computing' is one of the current buzz phrases of the IT industry and the cost savings it promises is drawing increasing attention from IT managers in the current economic climate.

The discussion paper encourages public comment on the latest review of Queensland's retail shop lease legislation.

The Queensland Commissioner of State Revenue has offered a penalty amnesty for employers who have incorrectly excluded certain payments to contractors from their taxable wages for payroll tax purposes prior to 1 July 2008.

This article outlines the main changes to the Queensland Coastal Plan and what it means for landowners and developers.

The SA Supreme Court upheld a decision in favour of a hotel sued by a patron who fell off a chair while intoxicated.

This is an overview of the Paper, which provides more certainty to small explorers as to the operation of the Incentive.

We discuss ASIC v Sino Australia Oil and Gas Limited.

Under pressure from Treasury due to declining revenues, the Australian Taxation Office has started looking to sectors of the economy that are perceived to be booming to boost its tax take. The mining and resources industry has been a particular focus because despite high profitability, companies in this sector may report low tax payments due to significant upfront investment costs.

It is advisable to carefully examine the fine print of any contract to fully understand your obligations and liability.

The judge considered the evidentiary burden to be discharged by the defendant in order for such a discount to be applied.