An appeal against the decision of the Magistrates Court of Queensland to refuse two claims for compensation in respect of a local government's removal of property from premises in Plainland is dismissed.
The Planning and Environment Court of Queensland has allowed an appeal against a decision of the Queensland Heritage Council to enter a church that is no longer in use into the Queensland Heritage Register, setting the Heritage Council's decision aside, and removing the church from the Register.
The Land and Environment Court of New South Wales recently considered its first case regarding the container deposit scheme legislation in Class 6 proceedings. This article explores when an intervention in sentencing is warranted and how the characterisation of offending conduct influences the appropriate sentence.
Welcome to the tenth edition of our quarterly Digital Governance, Cyber and Privacy newsletter.
A shipowner successfully limited its liability for wreck removal costs under the Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims Act 1999, despite Australia's reservation when adopting the 1976 Convention and the port authority’s standard contractual terms.
As AI evolves, legal frameworks lag behind. Existing laws, designed for human decision-making, fail to address AI’s unique risks. On 5 September 2024, Australia released voluntary AI Safety Standards and a proposed mandatory framework to regulate high-risk AI settings, aiming to address risks proactively throughout the AI lifecycle.
