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Richard Large celebrates 25 years with Herbert Geer
Once again, the court is not the planning authority
Demolition of a house under Brisbane City Plan 2000
Deficiencies in the public notice process
Submitter appeal dismissed
Protecting your Internet Domain
Media Release
Owner's consent not required with benefit of easement
Legal uncertainty with copyright in databases
Corporate: FIRB policy review
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Caution with computer software licences
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Corporate: ASIC consultation
Corporate: Liquidators GST liabilities
Corporate: ATO floating charge
Corporate: Traps in appointing administrators
Fair Work Bill - amendments
The Fair Work Transitional Bill
QLD workplace health & safety law update
Limits of a Local Gov't's power to acquire land
The Planning Act 2009 commenced
Update: The Transitional Bill
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OH & S Harmonisation Update
Update: OH&S Harmonisation
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Update: New adverse action provisions
Change to development conditions set by court order
Consolidation of parallel appeals
Herbert Geer in new climate change alliance
Media Release
Interest on debt under judgment or order
Navigating the haze
Directions for dispute resolution
Deciding the conflict - A question of fact
EWR team recognised as a "shining star"
Complexities with the removal and transportation of sand tailings
Reliance on Council's records: A risk for developers
Appeal dismissed: Contrary to planning scheme
Submitter appeals
Media Release: Mark Abramovich announcement
Mandatory Disclosure of Energy Efficiency of Commercial Buildings on the way
The Politics of Superannuation in 2010
The time to act is now
Seasons greetings from Herbert Geer
OH&S Harmonisation: Implications
Media Release: Andrew Buchanan announcement
Strategic Steps or Frivolous and Vexatious Proceedings?
Finding meaning in IPA: interpreting the words of the legislature
Residential subdivision did not cut across new planning scheme
Court exercises discretionary power to validate planning scheme
Application for leave to appeal: Law vs Fact
Owner’s consent: A common sense approach
When public notification goes wrong in more ways than one
Application for transfer of appeal from Bundaberg to Brisbane
The Accident Compensation Amendment Bill 2009
Introduction of Modern Awards - 1 January 2010
Determining the scope for protection of native vegetation
Application to remove statutory stay
Whether conditions imposed on a development application are relevant or reasonable
It's not “made” unless it's “properly made”
Partial approval of application
2010 new partner appointments
iiNet wins landmark copyright battle
Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2009
Stepping up koala conservation in South East Queensland at the expense of property holders
Project and Construction team expands in Brisbane and Sydney
Perpetual Trustee Ltd v Baranov [2010] VSC18
The largest electricity contract in Australian history
Injurious affection: Effect of a new planning scheme on market values of land
Update: When Dismissal for Unsafe Work Practices is Unsafe for your Business
Misdescription not fatal to development application
Application to remove statutory stay
Requirements in serving a notice of appeal
Court exercises discretion to return development application to public notification
Councils' powers to compulsorily acquire land curtailed pending new “re-sale” laws
Octaviar Update
Fibre deployment for new developments
Interview with Keith Geer
Media release - Herbert Geer lawyers got on their bikes for a good cause
Can the currency period of a lapsed development approval be extended
Update: Federal Court sheds light on adverse action provisions
Where renovations affect traditional pre-1946 building character
Minor change - substantially different development?
Protecting land for public recreation: The introduction of the Draft Queensland Greenspace Strategy
British Election: Are there any lessons for Australia
Proposed subordinate legislation to give effect to fibre deployment
New Coastal Protection Bill reforms management of erosion along the NSW coast
Fair Work Australia Full Bench Examines New Scope Order Provisions
Special Henry Tax Review Report - Superannuation update
Perpetual Trustee Ltd & Anor v Baranov [No.2] [2010] VSC172 (“Baranov No 2)
Building and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2010
Balanced Securities Limited v Bianco & Ors [2010] VSC 162
Queensland government’s growth management agenda
Serving 888 principal submitters
Costs arising from a failure to comply with Court procedure
Was the development permit valid and sufficient?
Changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct
Relief for non-compliance with mandatory requirements
Exercise of relief to remedy a development application made under section 3.1.6 of IPA
Declaration about what permitted under development approval
Payment of Council headworks
OHS prosecution update: Due diligence rewarded - How the employer of an apprentice set alight in a workplace ‘prank’ was not charged under safety laws
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