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Public hearings for the Queensland Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU to continue

The Qld CFMEU construction industry inquiry is conducting public hearings through June 2026 under broad evidence-gathering powers.

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Holding Redlich

"The tenant abandoned the premises owing us over a million in lease incentives." Which case won?

In recent case, court had to decide whether the repayment clauses in the incentive deed were enforceable, or whether they amounted to penalties.

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Stacks Law Firm

"The Vendors Only Want To Rescind The Contract Because The Property's Value Increased." Which Case Won?

Interesting "off the plan" conveyancing case discussed & analysed.

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Stacks Law Firm

Renting out your spare bedroom? Spell out the terms

What does the law say on boarding or lodging in a family home?

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Stacks Law Firm

No cooling off period right

Australia Real Estate

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Carroll & O'Dea

Integral to agriculture - how are protected cropping structures characterised under NSW planning law?

Australia Real Estate

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Holding Redlich

Terminating A Commercial Lease In Queensland

Australia Real Estate

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Stonegate Legal

Building contract reviews – complete guide

Australia Real Estate

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Stonegate Legal

NSWCA Confirms In The Absence Of Appropriate Evidence, Owners Can Refuse Builder Rectification

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Barry Nilsson

Avoid The Demolition Notice Trap: How To Protect Your Redevelopment Plans

Australia Real Estate

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Holding Redlich

Residential Focus: Onus Of Proof And Failure To Mitigate (In The Media, In Practice and Courts, Publications and Cases)

Australia Real Estate

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Holding Redlich

Residential Focus: Onus Of Proof And Failure To Mitigate

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

One development, two towers and two occupation certificates (one interim and one final): when does the Home Building Act statutory warranty period commence?

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Swaab

Know your construction contract — a cautionary "time bar" tale from the WestConnex M5 motorway tunnel project, Sydney

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Swaab

Major Reforms To The Model Work Health And Safety Framework And Incident Notification Duties

Australia Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Crime Rates in Sydney: Suburbs with the Highest and Lowest Rates

Australia Criminal

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

AI is now a WHS issue in NSW. Are employers ready?

Australia Employment

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Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Essential ESG: Episode 26 – Insights From The 2025 UN Forum On Business And Human Rights

Australia Environment

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Podcast: SMSFs With CGW – What Is Happening With Division 296 Tax? (Tax On Large Superannuation Balances)

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Cooper Grace Ward

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Construction & Planning

Public hearings for the Queensland Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU to continue

The Qld CFMEU construction industry inquiry is conducting public hearings through June 2026 under broad evidence-gathering powers.

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Construction site accidents and injured workers

Falling from a height is the leading cause of traumatic injuries & fatalities in the NSW construction industry.

Australia Employment

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Stacks Law Firm

Integral to agriculture - how are protected cropping structures characterised under NSW planning law?

Case highlights the role that land use characterisation plays in accommodating modern land use practices.

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Building contract reviews – complete guide

Australia Real Estate

SL

Stonegate Legal

NSWCA Confirms In The Absence Of Appropriate Evidence, Owners Can Refuse Builder Rectification

Australia Real Estate

B

Barry Nilsson

Residential Focus: Onus Of Proof And Failure To Mitigate (In The Media, In Practice and Courts, Publications and Cases)

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

One development, two towers and two occupation certificates (one interim and one final): when does the Home Building Act statutory warranty period commence?

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

Know your construction contract — a cautionary "time bar" tale from the WestConnex M5 motorway tunnel project, Sydney

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

Aqualand North Sydney Lavender Development Pty Ltd v The Owners — Strata Plan No 102091 [2025] NSWCA 143

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

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Conveyancing

"The Vendors Only Want To Rescind The Contract Because The Property's Value Increased." Which Case Won?

Interesting "off the plan" conveyancing case discussed & analysed.

Australia Real Estate

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Stacks Law Firm

No cooling off period right

Purchasers in NSW have no s66S cooling off period rights where a contract for sale of residential property is formed pursuant to a call option or a put option.

Australia Real Estate

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Carroll & O'Dea

Residential Focus: Onus Of Proof And Failure To Mitigate (In The Media, In Practice and Courts, Publications and Cases)

Updates in the media, cases and legislation

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Law Institute Of Victoria: Changes To General Conditions In Victoria

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Avant Law

Residential Focus: Latest Stage Of Strata Amendments Drop

Australia Real Estate

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Holding Redlich

Section 66G Explained - Resolving Co-ownership Conflicts Under The Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW)

Australia Real Estate

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Bartier Perry

Can a vendor cancel a contract of sale and keep the deposit? Which case won?

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Stacks Law Firm

Conveyancing differences between Queensland and New South Wales

Australia Real Estate

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Stacks Law Firm

Land acquisition in NSW - Court decisions on public purpose and Just Terms compensation explained

Australia Government

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Bartier Perry

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Estate Management

Residential Focus: Latest Stage Of Strata Amendments Drop

The strata reform is broadly intended to give owners in strata schemes across NSW greater trust and confidence in how strata is regulated.

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Holding Redlich

Out of time or back in play? The new six-year limitation period for strata claims

Amendments to the SSM Act extend the time limit to claim for losses from an owners corporation's failure to maintain common property from 2 to 6 years.

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GC

Gilchrist Connell

Strata Wars - Why Common Property Is The New Legal Battleground

This article explores two significant legal decisions that clarify the scope of an OC's duty under section 106 of the SSMA.

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bartier Perry

Strata reform 2025: Extended liability and contract protections explained

Australia Real Estate

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Residential Focus: Changes to strata laws – extension of section 106 claims to 6 years

Australia Real Estate

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Holding Redlich

Understanding Constructive and Resulting Trusts: Key Differences and Legal Implications

Australia Litigation

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Residential Focus: In The Media, In Practice And Courts, Publications, Cases And Legislation

Australia Real Estate

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Holding Redlich

Mortgagees exercising power of sale

Australia Real Estate

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

A balancing act: New termination process for uneconomic community title schemes

Australia Real Estate

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Holding Redlich

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Real Estate

Avoid The Demolition Notice Trap: How To Protect Your Redevelopment Plans

As redevelopment grows in the sector, it is worth looking at tribunal and court decisions of the past for important guidance on issuing or challenging demolition notices.

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Residential Focus: Onus Of Proof And Failure To Mitigate (In The Media, In Practice and Courts, Publications and Cases)

Updates in the media, cases and legislation

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025 — Round 4 Proposed Changes

The Bill proposes a series of targeted amendments intended to clarify existing provisions, improve consumer protections and reduce unnecessary regulatory burden.

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Swaab

Law Institute Of Victoria: Changes To General Conditions In Victoria

Australia Real Estate

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Avant Law

Native Title Rights In Australia

Australia Government

GGI Global Alliance

Diversification Leases – Understanding The Opportunities

Australia Real Estate

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HHG Legal Group

Section 66G Explained - Resolving Co-ownership Conflicts Under The Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW)

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bartier Perry

AUKUS And The AMC: Summary Of Key State And Federal Government Announcements

Australia Real Estate

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K&L Gates LLP

Landlords To Face Prison For Permitting Use Of Premises For Illegal Vape Or Tobacco Sales

Australia Real Estate

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

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Latest Videos

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Insights Into Property And Debt Market

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Cathro & Partners

New Technology Trends Impacting Investment In Agriculture (Video)

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FTI Consulting

Understanding Retail vs. Commercial Leases: Why Legal Guidance is Essential

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PCL Lawyers

What Queensland construction subcontractors should do when they are not getting paid - but usually do not

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Bennett & Philp Lawyers

It Depends – Should we buy the property as joint tenants or tenants in common?

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Cooper Grace Ward

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