ArticleHigh Court excludes litigation funding from licensing regimeThe High Court has determined that litigation funders do not require an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationClayton Utz
ArticleParties not entitled to leisurely expanse of time to develop dud argumentsThe Court rejected Gujarat's arguments that it had been denied an opportunity to present its case or procedural fairness.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationClayton Utz
ArticleAustralian Top (Level) 40! - domain namesApplicants for new generic top level domain names have been publicised, so companies should consider any objections.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentClayton Utz
ArticleFederal Government responds to Convergence Review Final Report, with key issues left for another dayThe initial response is about television broadcasting licence fees, Australian content and the 75% audience reach rule.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentClayton Utz
ArticleNew section 313(3) Telecommunications Act 1997: Guidelines for the lawful disruption of access to online servicesAgencies should manage the disruption process, with the appropriate level of technical expertise to execute the request.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentClayton Utz
ArticleChanges recommended to Queensland's Regional Planning Interests Bill 2013The report recommended the proposed legislation be passed, but included recommendations and points for clarification.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleComment on Coalition's Agriculture Competitiveness White PaperThe goal of the White Paper is to generate jobs, impact farmgate returns, investment and economic growth in agriculture.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleNinth planning, building and environment legislation amendment bill introduced into ACT ParliamentThis article briefly examines two of the key amendments proposed to the Planning and Development Act 2007. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleThe Commonwealth releases the Agricultural Competitiveness Green PaperThe Green Paper summarises ideas and options suggested for improving the competitiveness of the agribusiness sector.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleThe Turnbull Government needs to incentivise State Governments to collaborate, to achieve its cities agendaThe Turnbull Government has declared its intention to focus on making our cities work better, by its "Smart Cities Plan".AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleWA Crown reigns supreme in Southregal: WA Planning and Development Act compensation controversy finally resolvedInjurious affection compensation for a planning scheme reservation is not available to subsequent purchasers in WA.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleTapping in to the NSW Innovation StrategyThe Strategy promises benefits for businesses, with early industry engagement likely to result in greater advantage.AustraliaStrategyClayton Utz
ArticleConsultation begins: Modernizing the taxation of trust incomeTrustees and beneficiaries can contribute to the Government's modernization of the income tax laws applying to trusts.AustraliaTaxClayton Utz
ArticleWhat's ahead for 2016 in taxation - will the rubber hit the road?Strong Federal political will, with state-based political consensus, will be needed for any further tax reform in 2016.AustraliaTaxClayton Utz
ArticleInfrastructure Plans for South East QueenslandQueensland continues to present significant opportunities for the private sector to become involved in infrastructure projects. The recent update to the South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program 2010-2031 (SEQIPP) and release of the draft Connecting SEQ 2031 - An Integrated Regional Transport Plan for South East Queensland (Connecting SEQ) have identified the considerable infrastructure projects that are intended to be undertaken in coming years. AustraliaTransportClayton Utz
ArticleM2 Motorway: Easing congestion in Sydney's north-westDiscusses the M2 Motorway project.AustraliaTransportClayton Utz
ArticleQueensland Land Court accepts planning risk as a ground for challenging statutory property valuationsBrisbane Square Pty Ltd recently achieved a significant reduction to the 2013 statutory valuation of its iconic property. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleCourt values non-pecuniary aspects of workplaceThe recent Federal Court decision in Quinn v Overland [2010] FCA 799 highlights the increasing recognition placed by courts on the importance of the non-pecuniary aspects of a workplace to employees. AustraliaEmployment and HRClayton Utz
ArticleSenate Passes Commonwealth CCS Bill And Provides Certainty On Long-Term LiabilityAt the beginning of this week, the Senate passed the long awaited Offshore Petroleum Amendment (Greenhouse Gas Storage) Bill (Cth). The Bill amends the Offshore Petroleum Act 2006 (Cth) and establishes a regulatory framework for greenhouse gas (GHG) capture and long-term geological storage (CCS).AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesClayton Utz