The Queensland payroll tax legislation was amended from 1 July 2008. The purpose was to harmonise Queensland’s legislation with other states. However, the effect was that Queensland adopted some of ...
The Queensland payroll tax legislation was amended from 1 July 2008. The purpose was to harmonise Queensland’s legislation with other states. However, the effect was that Queensland adopted some of the harsher payroll tax rules already existing in New South Wales and Victoria.
The Supreme Court has recently handed down a decision that touched upon some of the section 45 Insurance Contracts Act (Act) issues dealt with by the High Court in the ‘Speno’ case (Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd v Metals & Minerals Insurance Pty Ltd [2009] HCA 50), including the meaning of
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) has raised its profile once more. As land becomes increasingly scarce, TODs are becoming acceptable development outcomes to address population growth. Since 2008, four TODs have been approved in Brisbane.
The Climate Change and Sustainability Minister, Kate Jones, introduced new environmental legislation into parliament on 24 November 2010. The Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 (Bill) has not yet been passed by parliament. However, corporations and businesses that are conducting environmentally relevant activities under the Environmental Protection Act
The Queensland Government has introduced new pool safety laws that will amend the Building Act 1975 (Qld). The laws affect new and existing pools. The new pool safety laws will have significant implications for sellers, buyers, landlords, tenants and real estate agents.
A recent appeal decision in the Supreme Court of Western Australia provides a clear example of how the scope of a motorist’s duty to warn other road users about hazards depends greatly on the particular circumstances of the case. These circumstances will often include speeds and distances of travel, driver
In Lipman Pty Limited v. Emergency Services Superannuation Board [2010] NSWSC 710, the New South Wales Supreme Court held that an expert determination made under a construction contract was binding on the parties.
On 28 June 2010 the Corporations Amendment (Corporations Reporting Reform) Act 2010 came into effect, signalling a shift from the long-standing profits-based test to a new solvency-based test for paying dividends.
Cameron v Foster & Anor [2010] QSC 372 – This is not an analysis of the 2010 federal election or WorkChoices. This is the latest chapter in the ongoing saga about the recovery of damages for care in personal injuries actions regulated by the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
In disputes over unpaid debts it is common for a settlement agreement to require the debtor to pay an amount less than the full amount claimed.
From 1 November 2010, the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010 (Cth) will require prospective sellers, lessors and sub-lessors of commercial office space exceeding 2,000 sq. metres in nett lettable area (NLA) to obtain and disclose energy efficiency information for the premises to all prospective buyers and tenants.
The introduction of the Passenger Vehicle Transport Award 2010 (Award) on 1 January 2010 reignited the debate as to the interpretation of the minimum “engagement” for casual employees in the bus industry.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Fast, accurate and flexible entities including companies, self-managed superannuation funds and trusts.