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A key focus of party’s that are negotiating a lease is often the rent. The last thing on any party’s…
Read MoreA key focus of party’s that are negotiating a lease is often the rent. The last thing on any party’s…
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Read MoreThe Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) (Act) commenced on 1 January 2020. It’s back in the spotlight this month…
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Read MoreThe High Court handed down its decision in Brisbane City Council v Amos [2019] HCA 27 on 4 September…
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Read MoreFairmont Group Pty Ltd v Moreton Bay Regional Council [2019] QCA 081 The Queensland Court of Appeal…
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Read MoreThere is legislation in Queensland that regulates the leasing of retail premises, Retail Shop Leases Act 2009 (Qld) (“RSLA”)...
Read MoreFrom 1 July 2019, the Federal Government Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) amendments will kick in.…
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Read MoreThe Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld) (WHS Regulations) will require commercial property…
Read MoreProposed legislative changes were introduced into the Queensland Parliament on 1 May 2019. The Local…
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Read MoreOn 13 March 2019, the High Court delivered its first ruling on compensation payable to native title…
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Read MoreCompulsory acquisition of land under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 (“ALA”) has long been an important…
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Read MoreWhen a notice is required If a Tenant fails to comply with its obligations under a Lease, the Lease…
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Read MoreThe Queensland Integrity Commission and the Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA) has published new…
Read MoreRecent decisions by the Office of the Information Commissioner Queensland are timely reminders of the…
Read MoreRestraints of Trade - what are they? Restraint of Trade is a specific term in law that can be inserted…
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Read MoreIn October 2017 Preston Law successfully represented the Plaintiff in the Cairns Supreme Court in Drane…
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Read MorePreston Law boosts the ranks of its Cairns Native Title Lawyers. On 30 June 2017, Preston Law in Cairns…
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