Delays in construction projects are a common challenge, often leading to disputes between contractors, developers, and owners. Queensland construction contracts typically include delay clauses that outline the conditions under which a builder may seek an extension…
Receiving a Concerns Notice under the Defamation Act 2005 (Qld) can be daunting, particularly if you are unfamiliar with your rights and obligations. A Concerns Notice is a formal notification from a person or entity claiming…
Under the Succession Act 1981 (Qld), certain eligible persons may bring a Family Provision Claim (FPC) if they have been left without adequate provision from a deceased person’s estate. These claims can be complex, requiring a…
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…
