Queensland Government Newsletter
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Insolvency & Restructuring Law Reform: "Safe Harbour" commences, and impact on contractual Termination Clauses
Insolvency law and practice is undergoing significant reform. This reflects the Government’s Innovation and Science Agenda, namely the approach to…
Wide Ranging Reforms to Queensland's Building and Construction Industry
Recent legislation has triggered wide-ranging reforms for Queensland’s building and construction industry. Non-Conforming Building Products From 1 November 2017, designers,…
Litigation and dispute resolution: the importance of well-drafted arbitration clauses
Two recent Federal Court decisions provide examples of the importance of well-drafted arbitration clauses. In both cases, the use of…
Competition and communications: ACCC releases draft communications sector market study report
The ACCC has released its draft communications sector market study report, and is currently seeking submissions. The closing date for…
Tax Insight: Thomas' Case: The uneasy relationship between tax and trust law
The somewhat strained and counterintuitive relationship between tax law and trust law has again been highlighted with the Full Federal…