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…
Queensland’s New Property Law Act will commence on 1 August 2025: A New Era of Transparency in Queensland Property Transactions
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…
Navigating Estate Litigation in Queensland
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…
PBS Building collapse – options available for sub-contractors
In light of yesterday’s news that Canberra-based construction company PBS Building has put its NSW, ACT and Queensland construction businesses into voluntary administration, many sub-contractors and stakeholders now find themselves in daunting territory with respect to…
Mislead or Deceived?
Selling a business in Queensland can be a complex and emotional process. It is important for both the buyer and the seller to understand the legal implications of engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct surrounding business…