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On 29 July 2026, the Supreme Court of Victoria handed down its judgment in ISPT Pty Ltd as trustee for ISPT Retail Australia Property Trust v Commissioner of State Revenue [2026] VSC 480, dismissing the taxpayer’s appeal against the Commissioner of State Revenue’s determination in relation to the acquisition of a “significant interest” in a landholder under the Duties Act 2000 (Vic) (Duties Act).

Discover what drives lawyer Janice Yong in her legal career at Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers. Learn about her journey in the profession, her passion for the work, and what alternative path she might have taken outside of law.

Pleading guilty to a criminal offence in Queensland does not automatically result in imprisonment or a recorded conviction. The court considers multiple factors including the offence circumstances, criminal history, remorse, and rehabilitation prospects when determining an appropriate sentence, which may range from fines and community orders to imprisonment.