Chapter 3 of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) establishes a statutory-based scheme for the speedy resolution of “payment on account” disputes involving contracts for construction work and the supply of related…
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…
Terminating REIQ Contracts for Houses and Residential Land
As interest rates continue to rise on the back of record high property prices in Queensland, many buyers are finding themselves in difficult situations where: They now feel they have overpaid for a property (and wish…
Causation and Reliance in Misleading or Deceptive Conduct
Under section 18 of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), a person must not, in trade or commerce, engage in conduct that is misleading or deceptive or likely to mislead or deceive. Section 236 of the ACL…
Issues that arise when winding up companies
Parting ways: Issues that arise when winding up companies that are part of a partnership While liquidators are usually very adept at approaching the winding up of companies pursuant to the Corporations Act 2001 (Qld), complex…