ArticleAgreements to negotiate: how binding can they be?"Certainty" is a consideration for the Courts and agreements to negotiate can be legally binding if drafted correctly.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHopgoodGanim
ArticleBusiness Succession Factsheet: How the PPSA might reduce the level of asset protection afforded by your corporate structureThis factsheet discusses the impact of the PPSA on business structures and outlines what to do for asset protection.AustraliaEnvironmentHopgoodGanim
ArticleFirst determination of compensation for native title - Take 2However, all parties to this appeal could appeal or cross-appeal one or more aspects of the Full Federal Court decision.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorHopgoodGanim
ArticlePrivacy Act: Are you compliant?The Alert is an overview of the documentation to be reviewed, updated or drafted to be compliant with the new changes.AustraliaPrivacyHopgoodGanim
ArticleBuilding approvals - Are you aware that you need consent from the registered holder of an easement? - 21 September 2017We discuss ISPT Pty Ltd v Brisbane City Council & Conias Corporation Pty Ltd [2017] QPEC 52.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleCommencement date for new property laws in Queensland has been announcedThe reforms that will take effect on 1 December are examples of the Qld government's commitment to removing red tape.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleFunding infrastructure in Queensland – Fair value charges and the Local Government Co-Investment FundThe Alert outlines the final component of the plan to reform the state infrastructure charging and planning framework.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleReform of Queensland’s infrastructure charging and planning frameworkThis Bill is key to the government's agenda to reform the infrastructure charging and planning framework in Queensland.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleCaring for the aged, disabled and people at risk: A balancing act between workers, clients and commercialityCare providers must keep abreast of worker safety measures, to comply with a duty of care and statutory obligations.AustraliaEmployment and HRHopgoodGanim
ArticleCSF Regulations: The how to guide for crowd-sourced equity fundingTo raise funds under the CSF regime, companies are restricted to only offering fully-paid ordinary shares to investors.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHopgoodGanim
ArticleLabour Hire Company´s Fine Reduced On AppealIn a recent case before the South Australian Industrial Relations Court, an appeal by a labour hire company against an OHS fine was upheld on the basis that the company had less control over the work site compared to the host employer, such that the company should be considered less culpable for the worker's injury.AustraliaEmployment and HRHopgoodGanim
ArticleQueensland petroleum, geothermal and GHG storage tenements now subject to new Land Access Code, land access and compensation regimesThe amendments introduced in the Geothermal Energy Act 2010 (Qld) to the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 (Qld) and the Petroleum Act 1923 (Qld) were this morning proclaimed to take effect. <strong>This means that all exploration and production petroleum tenements in Queensland are, as of today, subject to the new Land Access Code, land access regime and compensation regime.AustraliaEnvironmentHopgoodGanim
ArticleFuel Subsidy Repeal Bill PassedThe Fuel Subsidy Repeal and Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2009 was passed through parliament on Friday 19 June 2009. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleRequirement for payment schedule Building Construction Act doesn't prevent a claim for misleading and deceptive conduct under TPAUnder the provisions of the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (Qld), if a payment schedule is not served in response to a payment claim within the time allowed, the respondent will be precluded from bringing a defence - effectively entitling the claimant to the full amount claimed.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleChanges to living-away-from-home fringe benefits tax announcedChanges to living-away-from-home fbt aim to ensure taxation equality for workers doing the same job in the same place.AustraliaTaxHopgoodGanim
ArticleWhat is the meaning of the word day in relation to workers compensation?The case considered the meaning of the word 'day' in section 34 of the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.AustraliaEmployment and HRHopgoodGanim
ArticleSouth East Queensland Regulatory Provisions (SEQRPs) considered by P&E CourtThe court held that inclusion of land in a "rural" zone does not always mean that it is not zoned for an "urban purpose".AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleUnion Entry Notices And Refusing EntryIn our April 2008 newsletter we discussed a recent case involving the ABCC prosecuting a principal contractor for allegedly failing to allow the CFMEU to enter a worksite.AustraliaEmployment and HRHopgoodGanim
ArticleSuperintendents ExposedSuperintendents are not immune to the legislative changes brought about by the Queensland Building Services Authority and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2007 (the Amendment Act).AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim