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McEwan v Merrin (Magistrate) and Ors [2023] QSC 6 – Be careful how you draft!
McEwan v Merrin (Magistrate) & Ors [2023] QSC 6 is a judgment by Brown J in the Supreme
Majority shareholder in the Savannah: The Federal Court of Australia decision in VRM Global Holdings Pty Ltd v Savannah AG Research Pty Ltd (Admin Apptd) [2023] FCA 131
In a recent case involving Savannah AG Research Pty Ltd (Savannah), the Federal Court of Australia considered an
Liquidator exposed to personal liability after half-built boat left exposed to the elements
In Reel Action Sports Fishing Pty Ltd v Marine Engineering Consultants Pty Ltd, [1] the Court offered a
Secure Jobs, Better Pay: Key Dates and Actions for Employers
Since the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 was passed by Parliament on 2
Pretending that the Surplus is Real – Gadens’ take on the Federal Budget
Buttressed by the record tax windfall from commodity exports, the second Chalmers Budget shirks the responsibility to pursue
Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update – April 2023
This month’s edition of the Corruption and Integrity Update considers updates from the Councillor Conduct Tribunal, summarises a
The High Court considers implied terms in informal contracts
The High Court of Australia recently handed down its judgment in the matter of Realestate.com.au Pty Ltd v Hardingham,
Our Top 10 Unfair Contract Terms (infographic)
From 9 November 2023 the Unfair Contract Terms regime will have real teeth and apply to more contracts.
A novel approach to review of ‘too high’ land valuations in Victoria
On 9 March 2023 the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has sought to settle a much contested
Are you working more hours than you’re legally required to?
The well-publicised dispute involving independent Federal Parliamentarian, Monique Ryan and her former Chief of Staff, Sally Rugg has
National Integrity Spotlight – March 2023
The third edition of the National Integrity Spotlight considers updates to the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, an overview
Greening Melbourne: Amendment C376 Melbourne Planning Scheme (Sustainable Building Design Amendment)
The City of Melbourne has set a goal to hit net zero emissions by 2040. Currently, buildings in
