The case of Bell Co Pty Ltd & Ors v Council of the City of Gold Coast & Anor [2022] QPEC 32 concerned a submitter appeal to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland against the decision of the Council of the City of Gold Coast.
The recent decision confirms that detailed particulars of an alleged event causing injury are not required to achieve compliance for a Notice of Claim for Damages served under Queensland's workers' compensation framework.
A permanent stay of proceedings may not be granted even if the defendant is experiencing dementia or cognitive decline.
What will the 2023 industrial landscape look like for employers? In preparation for significant changes, employers should assess the possible implications for their business, for bargaining and for existing industrial instruments.
In Brief - A superior court recently found that an employer was not vicariously liable for the actions of an armed security guard employee who drew their weapon on a colleague, causing sustained psychological injuries.
Buyers of property under an option deed should be aware that it might not be easy to determine the first and last day of a period of time stated in the deed.
