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Queensland planning reforms—what's new for wind and solar projects
Recently commenced changes to the planning regime in Queensland will bring social benefits to communities in which wind and large-scale solar projects are constructed, in terms of infrastructure and o ...
New seller disclosure scheme: from 'buyer beware' to transparent transactions
On 1 August 2025 the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) will replace the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld)—a landmark reform that will modernise Queensland's property law and enhance transparency in property ...
Principals face injunction risk if recourse to security is not made before the obligation to return arises
The Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of South Australia has granted an interlocutory injunction restraining a principal under a construction contract from making a demand against security, on the ...
RBA’s payment shake-up: implications for merchants and payment service providers
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has published a consultation paper setting out its proposed changes to the standards regulating interchange fees and merchant surcharging, following consultation on ...
Significant reforms made to cultural heritage protections in the Northern Territory
Protection of sacred Indigenous sites is a cornerstone of preserving Australia’s First Nations heritage. The Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act 1989 (the Act) requires project proponents operating in the Northern Territory (NT) to obtain approval to operate in the vicinity of sacred site ...
Class actions midyear update 2025
While 2025 is tracking ahead of previous record-setting years for class action filings, setting a new benchmark may hinge on a repeat of the late-year filing frenzy seen in the past. ...
WA Mining Act reform: royalties lead the way for further modernisation
The Mining Amendment (Transfer of Royalty Administration) Bill 2025, which passed through WA Parliament on 25 June 2025, shifts the responsibility for mining royalty administration in Western Australi ...
New rules, new risks: Australia's new merger regime has officially commenced
Australia is transitioning to a new mandatory and suspensory merger regime. Acquisitions that come into effect on or after 1 January 2026 and that satisfy the relevant criteria must first be notified to, and cleared by, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). ...