Legal insights
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COVID-19 | Emergency measures for tenancy laws in NSW
The economic pressure on tenants and landlords during the COVID-19 pandemic is increasing resulting in the mandated closure
Anti-phoenixing legislation finally passes through Parliament
After having been introduced to the Commonwealth Parliament on 13 February 2019, then re-introduced on 4 July 2019,
An overview of the changes to the witnessing requirements for Queensland Land Registry forms
The Natural Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019 (Qld) introduced additional requirements for witnessing documents including: requiring the witness
To carry out no or little investigation and to say nothing is not an option – a warning to insolvency practitioners
The Federal Court has issued a warning to insolvency practitioners, involved in voluntary administrations, to ensure adequate investigation
COVID-19 | Verification of identity – the need to go digital
All of the states (but not the territories) require mortgagees to undertake reasonable steps to verify the identities
COVID-19 | Regulatory wave needs to crash against COVID-19 wall
With the recent coronavirus pandemic, the current regulatory wave may see unique changes, with lawyers and GCs needing
COVID-19 | COVID-19 and rent reviews: rent reductions in a recession?
Economic impact of COVID-19 On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organisation formally declared the outbreak of COVID-19
COVID-19 | Emergency Amendments to Insolvency Laws
Government moves to amend insolvency laws The Commonwealth Government announced a range of temporary amendments to certain insolvency
COVID-19 | Cash is King – 4 ways your business can best respond to the challenges of COVID-19
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is undoubtedly tragic for the thousands affected, with Governments around the world having to
The importance of owner’s consent
Where the applicant for a development application is not the owner of the land to which the application
Changing development approvals – don’t take the Court’s discretion for granted
The lack of unit sales associated with a development to be constructed in accordance with a development permit for
New koala protections for South East Queensland
Koala populations have been in long-term decline in South East Queensland with estimates that koala numbers have decreased
