FIRB fees to triple for established residential dwellings
The Federal Parliament has just passed the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Fees Imposition Amendment Bill 2024, which will make amendments to…
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Plunkett v Portier Pacific Pty Ltd (Civil Claims) [2024] VCAT 205
Those who apply to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to resolve domestic building disputes experience a seemingly endless…
Intellectual Property, Technology & Media Newsletter – March 2024
Welcome to our Newsletter, bringing you the latest in Intellectual Property, Technology and Media Law news. Call me maybe: trade…
Federal Government releases draft bill for new vehicle efficiency standards
The Federal Government released on 26 March 2024 a draft Bill to legislate the New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES). The…
Unlocking the fine print: navigating the divide between warranties and indemnities
Many contracts contain clauses that ‘warrant’ the existence of something or ‘indemnify’ a party for losses. It can be confusing…
Crimes legislation amendment – Combatting Foreign Bribery
Overview The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Act 2024 will change the legal framework to combat foreign bribery within Australia. New…