In late May 2020, the Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 (the “Regulation”) was introduced to regulate affected leases in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. More information about the original Regulation can be found [...]
On 28 May 2020, Queensland Parliament passed the Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 (the “Regulation”) with the stated intention of giving effect to the principles set out in the National Cabinet Mandatory [...]
Lawyers around the Sunshine State have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this regulation, since legislation was passed to address the many legal issues arising amid the pandemic. These are no doubt challenging times for many, and for various reasons. [...]
On 24 April 2020, the Queensland Government implemented the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020. Snap shot of the key measures Section 8 - a freeze on evictions for unpaid rent between 29 March 2020 and [...]
On 23 April 2020, Queensland Parliament passed the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act 2020 (the “C19 Act”) granting the power for Regulations to be made (but not the actual laws/regulations at this point) to deal with a range of issues, [...]
Many people have been understandably concerned about making their wills and other important documents during the pandemic, especially when these documents require signing in someone’s presence. Something seemingly easy to do, comes with significant struggles in the current climate. [...]
On 4 March 2020 the Queensland Valuer-General issued land valuations for 21 local government areas (including Brisbane and the Gold Coast). These valuations affect the Land Tax and council rates you pay. If you disagree with your valuation, your [...]
Following the recent announcements by the National Cabinet, the Queensland Government has revealed a $400 million dollar land tax relief package to support landlords and tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic. What does the COVID-19 land tax relief package include? [...]
On 7 April 2020, the Federal Government announced a mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Tenancies. The Code is a set of minimum requirements and principles by which commercial tenancies are to be governed during the COVID-19 pandemic period. [...]
On 29 March 2020, the Federal Government announced that a moratorium on evictions is to be imposed for a period of six (6) months for tenants who cannot pay due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus with respect [...]
