We discusss the recent judgment in Gerhardt v Brisbane City Council [2015] QPEC 34.

The Queensland Government has introduced the Neighbourhood Disputes Resolution Bill 2010, with the aim of simplifying the way that neighbours handle and resolve disputes over trees and fences. The Bill has been released for public consultation.

Landlords must ensure that the approved form is strictly complied with for the Notice to be valid and effective.

The Council announced planning policies to encourage more inner suburban retirement village and aged care development.

This alternate remedy allows a subcontractor to bypass the builder to secure payment direct from the principal/developer.

The Queensland State Government recently released its draft future plan for the Yeerongpilly Transit Orient Development.

We discuss Gladstone Regional Council v Homes R Us (Australia) Pty Ltd [2015] QCA 175.

The Foreign and Investment Review Board (FIRB) has just released a new foreign investment policy, which sets out its approach when assessing foreign investment applications under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975. Among other things, the policy defines the term ‘foreign governments and their related entities’, and outlines the factors FIRB will take into account when considering if a proposed investment is contrary to Australia’s national interest.

This decision has interpreted the parameters of what amounts to an "eligible transaction" for the purposes of the FHOGA.

The AAT has ruled in favour of the ATO on whether developers of retirement villages can claim GST input tax credits.

The article explains how the proposed change to tax exemptions will affect the payment of superannuation death benefits.

In a recent Brisbane Administrative Appeals Tribunal case, the sellers of a mobile home park in NSW had their taxable income increased by more than $2 million because of the Tribunal’s decision as to how the small business capital gains tax (CGT) concessions work.

The rulings have income tax and GST consequences for parties entering into immediate and deferred farm-out arrangements.

"Certainty" is a consideration for the Courts and agreements to negotiate can be legally binding if drafted correctly.

This factsheet discusses the impact of the PPSA on business structures and outlines what to do for asset protection.

The alert discusses strategies to limit the impact of divorce on these children, with practical assistance for parents.

However, all parties to this appeal could appeal or cross-appeal one or more aspects of the Full Federal Court decision.

The Alert is an overview of the documentation to be reviewed, updated or drafted to be compliant with the new changes.

We discuss ISPT Pty Ltd v Brisbane City Council & Conias Corporation Pty Ltd [2017] QPEC 52.

The reforms that will take effect on 1 December are examples of the Qld government's commitment to removing red tape.