The Planning and Environment Court of QLD allowed an appeal against a decision of a local government to refuse a development application for preliminary approval and variation request for a large-scale marine industry use in Coomera.
When faced with a claim of historical abuse, institutions in Queensland must navigate the intricate landscape of disclosure obligations, shaped by the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 and the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999.
On 4 April 2024, amendments to the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018 (Cth) came into effect, following the annual review of the National Redress Scheme.
On January 1, 2020, the Foreign Investment Law of the People's Republic of China came into effect. The five year buffer period given to FIE's to transition is ending this year.
The Limitation and Civil Liability Amendment (Permanent Stays) Bill 2024 (NSW) seeks to amend the CLA 2002 (NSW) and the Limitation Act 1969 (NSW) with respect to the matter of permanent stays in civil child abuse claims.
The 2024-2025 Australian federal budget released this month continues to balance inflationary pressures with cost-of-living concerns.
