The Federal Government has announced further reforms to Australia’s foreign investment framework. The reforms seek to minimise the regulatory burden on foreign investors.
The Queensland Government has commenced consultation regarding the possible establishment of an independent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Queensland.
The UDIA is the peak body for all urban development related issues in Queensland and aims to support the development industry in creating world class communities.
The decision has significant implications for employers in the construction industry covered by the Code for the Tendering and Performance of Building Work 2016 (Cth) and indicates a greater likelihood of sanctions being applied to employers who fail to comply with their work health and safety obligations.
The Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld) (EPA) imposes duties to prevent environmental harm. There are significant liabilities for contravention.
Cooper Grace Ward’s property team has been announced as a finalist in the 2020 Australian Law Awards in the category of Property Team of the Year.
The Federal Government has announced important changes to Australia’s FIRB framework as it combats the economic fallout triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus has interrupted domestic and international supply chains adversely, affecting the performance of contractual obligations.
It is crucial, particularly during an office shutdown, that businesses implement protocols and check their mail, so that they are aware if a company is served with a creditor’s statutory demand at its registered office.
Terminating a commercial contract is an important step, which, if done incorrectly, can have serious adverse consequences such as liability for damages.
Issues raised in a recently filed class action by Opal Tower residents have highlighted risks for governments and statutory authorities with regards to Public-Private Partnership (PPP) developments.
To recover the significant costs associated with the investigation and remediation of combustible cladding, building owners are increasingly looking to attribute liability to the professionals involved in the design specification, building, certification and installation process.