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NSW Land Valuations 2023 - Impacts on NSW Land Tax

Volatility in the property market in recent years is leading to fluctuating land valuations and risks of valuations being inaccurate.

Colin Biggers & Paisley Pro Bono Graduate Program

Queensland Court of Appeal upholds decision regarding permanent stay of proceedings in historical child abuse case

The decision in Willmot v State of Queensland was upheld by the Queensland Court of Appeal, following recent trends in New South Wales.

What is the insurable interest where cargo was never shipped?

The case of Quadra Commodities in the Court of Appeal in England raised the question as to whether a Claimant has an insurable interest in cargo in circumstances in which it had been defrauded by the sellers.

When is a real estate agent lawfully entitled to commission? What is required to "effectively introduce" a purchaser?

If you are a real estate agent or developer, the Court of Appeal in New South Wales has considered the circumstances in which an "effective introduction" has been made.

Victorian County Court provides clarity on inconsistent Medical Panel determinations in multi-defendant cases

In this case his Honour Judge Fraatz resolved that an initial Medical Panel determination will be the relevant binding determination on the parties.