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28 September 2009 - Publication
Sustainable Planning Act 2009 - Legislation Guide
The Sustainable Planning Bill 2009 was passed by the Queensland Parliament on 22 September 2009 and the enactment of the Bill, the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, is scheduled to commence in Queensland late 2009.
25 September 2009 - Publication
The Octaviar decision overturned … for now
Last week, in Re Octaviar Ltd (No 7) [2009] QCA 282, the Queensland Court of Appeal overturned the Octaviar trial decision.
22 September 2009 - Publication
COMET News
18 September 2009 - Publication
Corrs In Brief: Telstra - It's structural separation or else...
On 15 September the Commonwealth Government announced its proposed Telstra reforms. According to the Government, the proposed reforms enable Telstra to choose its own future path. Many media commentators have said, however, that the proposed ...
18 September 2009 - Publication
Court clarifies circumstances in which the appointment of an administrator will halt a winding up application
In Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v WPS Motorsport Pty Ltd [2009] FCA 476, the Federal Court considered whether an application by the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation (DCT) for the winding up of WPS Motorsport Pty Ltd (Administrator Appointed (WPS ...
17 September 2009 - Publication
“FAST-TRACK APPROVALS” Under the new Exempt and Complying Development Code For Retail, Commercial and Industrial Developments
“FAST-TRACK APPROVALS” Under the new Exempt and Complying Development Code For Retail, Commercial and Industrial Developments
Significant amendments to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 including ...
16 September 2009 - Publication
Competition Corrs Newsletter - September 2009
In this issue:
• The Australian Consumer Law – unfair terms, new penalties and new powers for regulators
• The European Pharmaceutical Sector Inquiry and the growing international focus on anti-competitive conduct affecting generic entry into ...
11 September 2009 - Publication
Duties of a liquidator of a responsible entity and disclaimer of leases
In Timbercorp Securities Ltd (in liq) v WA Chip & Pulp Co Pty Ltd [2009] FCA 901, the Federal Court considered the duties and obligations imposed on a liquidator of a responsible entity of a managed investment scheme.
10 September 2009 - Publication
Corrs In Brief: Duty to conduct academic research does not include a duty to invent (update)
On 17 April 2008, Justice French delivered the Federal Court’s decision in University of Western Australia v Gray. The decision raises doubts regarding a university’s ability to claim ownership of inventions created by its research staff. The ...
10 September 2009 - Publication
Work It Out: Corrs Reconstruction and Insolvency - September 2009
Welcome to the September 2009 edition of our Work It Out newsletter. In this edition we continue to provide you with an update on certain recent developments and news in the world of reconstruction and insolvency.
09 September 2009 - Publication
Corrs in Brief: Regulatory Update: Regulation of Margin Loans, Trustee Companies and Debentures
Following the introduction of the Corporations Legislation Amendment (Financial Services Modernisation) Bill 2009 (the Bill) into Parliament, the Government has released draft regulations to support the operation of the Bill (the Regulations). The ...
04 September 2009 - Publication
Does the Commissioner of Taxation have the power to issue a section 260-5 notice to recover a tax-related liability owed by a company in liquidation?
In the recent High Court decision of Bruton Holdings Pty Ltd (in liquidation) v Commissioner of Taxation [2009] HCA 32 the High Court considered whether the Commissioner of Taxation (Commissioner) could issue a notice (Notice) under section 260-5 of ...
01 September 2009 - Publication
Sustainable Planning Bill 2009 (Part 6 of 8) Changes to Ministerial Call-In and Directions Powers
This article forms the sixth part of an eight part series regarding the major changes proposed by the Sustainable Planning Bill 2009.
28 August 2009 - Publication
The High Court warns against last-ditch amendments in litigation
Earlier this month, the High Court in Aon Risk Services Australia Ltd v ANU [2009] HCA 27 held that a party may not be permitted to amend its case at a late stage in litigation if that would unduly compromise the administration of justice in the ...
27 August 2009 - Publication
Corrs Insolvency Alert - In a 5 nil drubbing the High Court has effectively told the Tax Office to get back in line with other creditors in a winding up
The case has its origins in a separate dispute between Bruton Holdings and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) regarding whether it was a tax exempt charity. In 2007 administrators were appointed amid fears the ongoing dispute would render Bruton ...
21 August 2009 - Publication
Contingent or prospective liabilities: To what extent can they be considered in determining personal solvency?
The decision of McBain (as Trustee in Bankruptcy of the Bankrupt Estate of Turner) v Palffy [2009] FCA 260 illustrates that contingent or prospective liabilities may indeed be considered as part of a person’s debts in determining whether that person ...
18 August 2009 - Publication
Corrs In Brief: Taxation of Employee Share Schemes - the journey continues
On Friday 14 August 2009, the Assistant Treasurer delivered the latest instalment regarding the taxation of employee share schemes when the much anticipated draft legislation and other explanatory materials were released.
17 August 2009 - Publication
Corrs In Brief: Federal Consumer Credit Reforms to Proceed
On 7 September 2009, the Senate Economics Legislation Committee released its report on the Consumer Credit Protection Reform Package.
14 August 2009 - Publication
Recovery of property from a party to a transaction void against the Trustee in bankruptcy
The recent High Court decision in Vale v Sutherland [2009] HCA 26 considered notices which the Official Receiver may issue under section 139ZQ of the Bankruptcy Act 1966. Such a notice is used to recover money or property received by a third party ...
11 August 2009 - Publication
Sustainable Planning Bill 2009 - Appeals in the Planning and Environment and the Building and Development Dispute Resolution Committee
This article forms the fifth part of an eight part series regarding the major changes proposed by the Sustainable Planning Bill 2009. In this fifth part we outline the key changes to the appeal process.
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