Recent case confirms that outgoings cannot be recovered from a tenant if the notice has not been given.

Valuers must strictly comply with the terms of the market rent review clause in a lease when undertaking a rent review.

If you are conducting a market rent review for a period before 12 August 2016, the lease may not be governed by the Act.

Article warns: never sign any document that has been prepared by the other party without independent legal advice.

Effective from 29 July 2016, most awards have been amended to incorporate new provisions as to annual leave.

Employers can mandate COVID vaccinations for staff – pursuant to implied term to obey lawful & reasonable directions of employer.

The effect of this decision is that a warehouse or storage facility lease is likely to fall under the Retail Leases Act.

Overseas listed companies, or the subsidiaries of such companies, are not covered by the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic).

The requirement that land comprises at least 60% of the assets of a company or unit trust will be removed.

Discusses new obligations imposed on building owners under the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010.

When a liquidator brings a claim of unfair preference, the running account defence is another commonly used defence.

Recent changes to employee leave entitlements make it timely for business to review leave policies to ensure compliance.

Tenants and landlords of listed public companies may have land tax considerations to consider when extending leases.

The article explains force majeure - when unforeseen consequences prevent the fulfillment of obligations under a contract.

The "ongoing customer due diligence" component of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime commences on 12 December 2008.

These are some practical tips in light of the possible consequences of a customer becoming insolvent due to the pandemic.

A central issue for the Court was whether or not the trademark arrangement could be construed as a franchise agreement.

Strategic opportunities to protect the business and assets or to pursue a recovery may be lost because of delay.

This case highlights the importance of being aware of the primary purpose of the company or not-for-profit organisation.

This case demonstrates that the Federal Court was willing to order damages in favour of a NFP defamed on social media.