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Foreign arbitration provision in interstate carriage contract raises need for legislative intervention

Parties to a bill of lading for carriage between states in Australia that contains a provision for foreign arbitration for resolution of any dispute should consider the decision in Carmichael Rail Network v BBC Chartering.

Indigenous Cadetship Program - Applications Now Open

In February 2022, the Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation launched the Colin Biggers & Paisley Indigenous Cadetship Program.

Indigenous Cadetship Program - Applications open now

Beyond $750,000? Possible increases to NSW District Court jurisdictional limit

District Court Amendment Bill 2022 has broad support. If passed, there will be flow on effects for the insurance industry.

Check-in to a recent decision of the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland permitting the removal of a development condition requiring units of a motel to be managed and let by a single operator

The case of Richardson & Ors v Douglas Shire Council & Ors [2021] QPEC 80 concerned an application to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland.

Planning and Environment Court of Queensland dismisses an appeal against the decision to refuse a development application for the demolition of a pre-1947 dwelling house

The case of Law v Brisbane City Council [2021] QPEC 65 concerned an appeal to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland.