The Liquor Act 1992 – Powers and protections for receives, mortgagees, landlords and franchisors
With licensees in Queensland reportedly feeling the financial effect of the Queensland Government’s enhanced “lockout laws”, it is timely to…
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GAIC amendments passed by Victorian Parliament
On 20 October 2016 we advised that the Victorian Government had introduced amendments to the Victorian Parliament that would fundamentally…
Updated planning and subdivision fees in Victoria
Revised planning and subdivision fees took effect on 13 October 2016. The Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations 2016 and Subdivision…
Release of the Draft South East Queensland Regional Plan 'ShapingSEQ'
On 20 October 2016 the Queensland Government released the draft South East Queensland Regional Plan entitled ‘ShapingSEQ’. Click here to…
Victorian Government Moves the GAIC Goalposts
As readers will be aware, the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) regime raises funds for State infrastructure in growth areas…
Permit or scheme? Existing land use rights and where to find them: Seers v Macedon Ranges SC (Red Dot) [2016] VCAT 1198
The recent decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) in Seers v Macedon Ranges SC (Red Dot) [2016]…