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Building (Approvals And Practitioners) Bill 2026 Insights – Part 2: Registrations, Proceedings, Investigations & Secretary Powers
The Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 introduces sweeping reforms to NSW's construction regulatory framework, consolidating multiple Acts into a unified system. This second instalment examines the Bill's provisions on practitioner registration, disciplinary proceedings, investigations, and expanded Secretary powers—revealing how the new regime will reshape compliance obligations, enforcement mechanisms, and oversight of both practitioners and approval authorities across the building ind
Australia Real Estate
HR
Holding Redlich
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Prop­er­ty And Stock Agents Amend­ment (Under­quot­ing And Oth­er Agent Con­duct) Act 2026
New South Wales has introduced sweeping reforms to real estate agent conduct through the Property and Stock Agents Amendment Act 2026, dramatically increasing penalties for underquoting and exploitative practices. The legislation imposes new procedural requirements including mandatory Statements of Information, stricter price advertising rules, and penalties reaching up to $110,000 or three times commission earned.
Australia Real Estate
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Swaab
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Building (Approvals And Practitioners) Bill 2026 Insights – Part 2: Registrations, Proceedings, Investigations & Secretary Powers
The Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 introduces sweeping reforms to NSW's construction regulatory framework, consolidating multiple Acts into a unified system. This second instalment examines the Bill's provisions on practitioner registration, disciplinary proceedings, investigations, and expanded Secretary powers—revealing how the new regime will reshape compliance obligations, enforcement mechanisms, and oversight of both practitioners and approval authorities across the building ind
Australia Real Estate
HR
Holding Redlich
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New Report From The Clean Energy Investor Group - Implementing The EPBC Act Reforms
The Clean Energy Investor Group has released a comprehensive report examining the implementation of Australia's reformed Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. What specific recommendations does the report make to ensure faster, more efficient environmental assessments while strengthening protection outcomes for renewable energy projects?
Australia Environment
KL
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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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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