Land Tax In Queensland – Change is Coming
By Stephen Gibson The Queensland Government has recently announced changes to the way in which land tax is calculated in Queensland. Those changes will take effect from 30 June 2023. The Current Regime Currently land tax in Queensland is levied on
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Power of Land and Environment Court of New South Wales to create easements
In Alramon Pty Ltd v City of Ryde Council [2022] NSWLEC 108 (Alramon case), the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales recently considered an appeal against the refusal by Council of a development application for a childcare centre, whereby th
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Expert Witness Obligations to the Court
The recent decision of Judge Kefford in Cannon Hill Investments et al v. Brisbane City Council and Rivermakers Wellness & Research Centre [2022] QPEC 16 (“Rivermaker’s case”) provides a salutary warning to those engaged as experts in the P&E jurisdic
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NSW Land and Environment Court Prosecution Judgment
Prosecution by the Environment Protection Authority leads to company and its director being fined, ordered to pay costs & publish notice in Quarry Magazine, Sydney Morning Herald, Daily Telegraph, Coffs Coast News of the Area and Northern Rivers Time
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Outstanding Debt: Avenues to Recovery by Statutory Demand
Article by Ben Schefe, Michael Mapp, Conor Harvey, Debt recovery can often be a tricky exercise, as debtors are adept at avoiding and/or delaying payment where there is a debt outstanding. A cost-effective avenue for debt recovery, where the debtor
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Why should I formalise my Family Law agreement?
by James Halliday If a relationship breaks down, the best approach the parties can take will include maintaining a ‘working relationship’ in order to amicably reach an agreement. This will allow the parties to save substantial financial and emotiona
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Land resumption: know your objection and compensation rights.
Receiving notice that your property is intended to be resumed by the Government (Federal, State or local) to allow a development or public infrastructure to proceed can be stressful, particularly if the property being resumed is a long-held family ho
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Family and Domestic Violence / FDV Leave
A landmark decision has been handed down by The Fair Work Commission providing Australian workers with an entitlement to 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave. What is family and domestic violence? Domestic violence is defined in the Dome
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Pre June 30 warning for family trusts - ATO to increase scrutiny of trust income distributions
The ATO has released Taxpayer Alert (TA 2022/1) foreshadowing a crackdown on trust income distributions within family groups as part of its focus on tax avoidance schemes. Taxpayers and their advisors should review current distribution arrangements t
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