Legal insights
We strive to optimise value for our clients, and apply our legal insights and commercial advice to best support our clients’ needs. Our expert practitioners provide updates and insights into the areas of law in which we work on an ongoing basis. We think differently to most other law firms, and are recognised as a ‘go-to’ firm for legal insights and expertise. We regularly publish updates and articles on a range of legal topics and industry sectors.
Significant climate change decision – shifting grounds for the Australian coal sector?
Until a month ago, no coal mine project in Australia had been refused by a decision-maker or Court
Combustible cladding – A flammable issue
A recent decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has provided some useful guidance in relation
Top 10 HR Issues of 2019
Over the past 12 months, a number of recent changes within the employment landscape have had a significant
Employment Lifecycle Series | Policies and procedures
Further to our recent Lifecycle Series article about the importance of written employment contracts, employers should also be
Embedded networks draft report released – major changes foreshadowed
As we noted last year, the Australian Energy Markets Commission (AEMC) had initiated a review of the regulatory
Enforcement authorities can take pre-emptive action to avoid non-compliance
Planning and environmental laws establish a wide range of offences and powers to deter and penalise non-compliance, and
Court approves dwellings despite non-compliance
The Planning and Environment Court in The Planning Place Pty Ltd v Brisbane City Council [2018] QPEC 62, recently approved
Council wins costs against company and director
In Gold Coast City Council v Adrian’s Metal Management Pty Ltd & Ors (No.2), the Planning and Environment Court
