From Friday 12 December 2025, standalone battery energy storage system developments are subject to Queensland’s new renewables planning regime, which was introduced earlier this year for wind and solar farms.
Major reforms to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 will take effect from 1 July 2026, expanding its scope to a range of businesses not currently caught by the legislation. This will include key participants within the property sector, who will become subject to the AML/CTF regime and need to demonstrate compliance with the applicable obligations.
Builder’s side deeds offer a lender assurances in a variety of contexts, including where there is a default or insolvency on the part of a borrower that would give rise to a termination right under a construction contract between the borrower and a builder.
In this episode of ‘Coffee with CGW’, special counsel Kathy Prince from our property team joins private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem for a lively chat over coffee. In this candid conversation, we delve into Kathy’s background, explore her life outside CGW, and discuss what gets her excited about her work.
Three senior members of Cooper Grace Ward’s property, planning and environment team have been appointed to the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) policy committees in Queensland for the 2025-2027 term.
The Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) comes into effect from 1 August 2025, replacing the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld).
Join us for a coffee chat with property special counsel Cameron Lack and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem. In this candid conversation, we delve into Cameron’s background, explore his life outside work, and discuss what gets him excited about his work.
Doyles Guide have released the 2025 rankings for the top property lawyers and law firms in Queensland and Cooper Grace Ward has once again performed highly.
Join us for a coffee chat with property special counsel Michael Donnelly and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem. We delve into Michael’s background, explore his life outside CGW, and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.
The recent Queensland Supreme Court decision in Peros v Nationwide News Pty Ltd (No 3) demonstrates that even the gravest of accusations may not meet the threshold of serious harm under defamation law.
Join us for a coffee chat with property partner Marcus Ford and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem as we delve into Marcus’ background, explore his life outside work, and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.
Parties to commercial contracts commonly agree on dispute resolution processes to seek to avoid court proceedings in the event of a dispute. These often provide very limited scope for an unsuccessful party to challenge the result. A recent Queensland case illustrates the risks for unsuccessful parties in the context of an expert determination clause.