In Queensland, property dealings are tightly regulated to ensure certainty and security of land ownership. The Torrens Title system, which governs land registration in Queensland, emphasizes the importance of having interests recorded on the public register….
Section 228 of the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld) (“PLA”) provides a powerful mechanism for insolvency practitioners (and others) to recovery and secure property improperly transferred where there is an intention of defeating creditors. This article…
The recent High Court decision in Pafburn Pty Limited v The Owners – Strata Plan No 84674 [2024] HCA 49 has affirmed the earlier ruling by the New South Wales Court of Appeal. This landmark decision…
The Property Law Act 2023 (the Act) passed Parliament on 25 October 2023. The commencement date has been fixed for 1 August 2025. The Act aims to simplify, streamline and modernise Queensland’s property law regime by replacing the Property Law…
Estate litigation in Queensland is governed by a unique set of laws and practices that aim to ensure the final wishes of a deceased person are honoured and that estate administration is conducted fairly. At Rose…
