Gift and loan back strategies are commonly used as a form of asset protection, and are often used by will makers to strip the equity/value out of their estate in an effort to defeat family provision applications under s41 [...]
At the commencement of the Covid-19 pandemic, temporary legislation was passed to allow for companies to electronically sign documents to create greater access and convenience for companies during lockdowns. This change impacted many types of documents, including deeds, agreements [...]
As much of Southeast Queensland continues to be affected by flood waters in the coming week, buyers and sellers of residential property will need to consider their position under their Contract and statutory provisions available. In Queensland, the primary [...]
On 20 January 2022, new editions of the Houses and Residential Land Contract and Residential Community Title Contract were released. There have been a number of changes to the contract terms, some more significant than others. Many of the changes [...]
On 20 January 2022, new editions of the Houses and Residential Land Contract and Residential Community Title Contract were released. There have been a number of changes to the contract terms, some more significant than others. Many of the [...]
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, [...]
