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This case is the first of its kind and clarifies the meaning of Section 27, giving assurance and comfort to developers.
A referendum on constitutional recognition of local government would be a step towards securing financial certainty.
The application was disapproved for unacceptable impacts on biological diversity and noise, dust and social impacts.
Proposed amendments to the Corporations Act will restrict the expressions "financial planner" and "financial adviser".
These amendments will change the way resource authority holders take or interfere with surface and underground water.
Companies are choosing to make their patents freely available to the public, to provide inspiration to future inventors.
The alert includes links to recent budget papers, judgments, legislation, reports and media releases relating to health.
The article considers if it is still important that pensions be made 'auto-reversionary', after the MYEFO announcement.
The article outlines key factors in seeking ATO compensation - particularly on applications made under the CDDA Scheme.
The Australian Securities Exchange has issued a revised "Code of Best Practice" for reporting by Life Science Companies.
The Bill marks a new chapter in unconventional gas exploration.
Government changes to the Compulsory Third Party insurance scheme is likely to end up with motorists paying even more.
The Joint Select Committee on Gambling reform has agreed to delay the tabling of its report until 28 June 2013.
The Australian Government announced a range of important measures in the 2013-2014 Budget.
In the 2013-14 Budget, the Federal Government has promised to invest a further $24 billion on roads, rail and ports.
Transcript of the Budget Reply Speech made by the leader of the opposition.
Several leading law firms have worked together to develop a best practice industry approach to drafting security documents.
In a landmark decision for international arbitration in Australia, the High Court has affirmed that the autonomy of parties to agree the law and process under which their contractual disputes will be resolved is paramount.
Falling prices and high labour costs have forced resources companies to look at new technologies to boost productivity.
Companies should implement amendments to contracts and update compliance materials, to comply with the new regime.
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How safe is it to use email as a means of communication for formal notices under contracts?
This case is the latest decision to expand the meaning of "consequential loss" beyond the narrow English definition.
To amount to a "genuine redundancy" for the purposes of the unfair dismissal exemption, three boxes must be ticked.
A recent Fair Work Commission case considered the doubt that can exist about whether a casual is truly a casual.
The Qantas dispute demonstrates the need to make it easier to apply for a suspension or cooling-off of protected action.
A performance management process should be to identify and to resolve any performance concerns relating to an employee.
The decision highlights the importance of timing and the need to serve Calderbank offers once evidence has been served.
Exclusion clauses and limitations of liability are a common feature of commercial contracts, but how far do they go?
Exemptions or concessions on stamp duty could apply when contemplating the purchase or transfer of NSW real estate.
A recent case could threaten the people who rent out their investment properties or holiday homes to short term renters.
