Government COVID-19 Stimulus Plan: Tax-related Measures
Social-distancing and self-isolation measures to tackle the spread of COVID-19 have seen Federal, State and Territory Governments pass unprecedented legislation…
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COVID-19 and continuous disclosure for listed entities
The COVID-19 outbreak is unlike any previous crisis, and listed entities face a constantly evolving situation. In this update, we…
Can the Executor rescind a Sale Contract after death of Vendor: Carolyn Deigan as executrix for the estate of the late James Boyd Lockrey v Barnard James Fussell [2019] NSWCA 299 and ss 44 and 61 Probate and Administration Act, 1898
In a decision delivered 10 December 2019 the NSW Court of Appeal considered whether the executrix of a deceased vendor,…
Empty supermarket shelves but unlikely compensation claims
We haven’t seen the World Health Organisation (WHO) classify a pandemic since 2009 where we saw H1N1 influenza, better known…
Disruption – Update to Insolvency Laws
Dear all, Matters relating to COVID-19 are evolving quickly. Information that was relevant only days ago is quickly being overtaken and…
Moratorium on Onshore Gas Drilling to be Lifted, Fracking to be Permanently Banned
The National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment Bill 2020 is currently being considered by the Legislative Council having passed the Assembly earlier this month….