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VCAT provides guidance about when it is appropriate to rely entirely on a shared parking arrangement in a suburban context

In the recent decision of Marne Development Pty Ltd v Monash City Council [2020] VCAT 581, the Tribunal found that while a…

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The QLD Commissioner of State Revenue has issued guidelines for ex gratia relief from the land tax foreign surcharge

From the 2019-20 financial year, s32(1)(b) of the Land Tax Act 2010 (Qld) (LTA) imposes a 2% foreign surcharge in addition to…

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Industry focus: Strategies for maximising IP returns from R&D collaborations in energy and resources – Part 5

In the previous parts of this series, we discussed grant funding requirements, active management of confidential information flows, structuring rights…

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Amendments to the exercise of power of sale for disclaimed properties – a welcome respite for mortgagees

On 25 May 2020, Queensland parliament passed the Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (Act) to protect mortgagees of real property…

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What if everybody prefers the second last will? The Court in Probate does not have a Rubber Stamp: Cassarino v Cassarino [2020] NSWSC 454

In Cassarino v Cassarino [2020] NSWSC 454, the plaintiff and the three defendants were siblings, being children of the deceased….

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Industry focus: Strategies for maximising IP returns from R&D collaborations in energy and resources – Part 4

In the previous parts of this series, we discussed grant funding requirements, active management of confidential information flows and structuring…

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