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RTCCO Review Hearing: What The 25 May Proceedings Mean For EPC Principals And Contractors
The Fair Work Commission's Expert Panel has conducted its first formal review of the Road Transport Contractual Chain Order's fuel cost recovery provisions, leaving critical questions about scope and compliance obligations unresolved. For EPC and D&C principals and head contractors, the hearing clarified some practical compliance mechanisms while reserving judgment on whether construction principals at the apex of contractual chains are captured as "primary parties" with upstream payment obligations. The Pa
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Piper Alderman
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A High­er Evi­den­tiary Bur­den For Work Orders: The Prac­ti­cal Impli­ca­tions Of The Own­ers – Stra­ta Plan No 102171 V Ceerose Pty Ltd [2025] NSW­CATCD 137
A recent NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal decision establishes that owners corporations seeking work orders for building defects must now provide complete regulated designs as part of their evidence, not merely prove that defects exist. This ruling significantly raises the evidentiary bar and upfront costs for strata schemes pursuing rectification orders under the Home Building Act.
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Swaab
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Conveyancing

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Decision Alert: Supreme Court Of New South Wales Clarifies When Liability For Duty Arises In Context Of Electronic Transactions
On 30 June 2026 the Supreme Court of New South Wales handed down its judgment in Forever Grateful Holdings Pty Ltd v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [2026] NSWSC 761, which clarified the point in time at which the relevant facts are to be considered when determining a duty liability arising under the Duties Act 1997 (NSW) (Duties Act).
Australia Tax
KL
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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Estate Management

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Real Estate

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Foreign Buyer Stamp Duty And Land Tax Surcharges In NSW: What You Need To Know
Foreign purchasers and permanent residents buying property in NSW face significantly increased surcharge duties and land tax obligations following the 2024-25 State Budget changes. With surcharge rates now at 9% for purchaser duty and 5% for land tax, understanding eligibility requirements—including the critical 200-day presence rule—has become essential to avoid costly compliance errors that Revenue NSW actively audits.
Worldwide Tax
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Coleman Greig Lawyers
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