Publications

Corrs produce a range of publications to keep you informed on legal developments that may affect your business, industry and environment. Our lawyers are dedicated to sharing their breadth of knowledge and draw from diverse experiences to deliver content that is timely and targeted.

One step at a time: Receivers’ confirmation as eligible applicants not subject to duty to afford natural justice to potential examinees

24th May 2013

This week’s TGIF considers a recent Full Federal Court decision confirming that ASIC may authorise a receiver as an “eligible applicant” without first providing potential examinees with an opportunity to be heard.

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When a seller sells a property portfolio - Does the seller need to give any warranties to the buyer?

24th May 2013

On 15 April 2013, the Court handed down judgment in Bulga Milbrodale Progress Association Inc v Minister for Planning and Infrastructure and Warkworth Mining Limited [2013] NSWLEC 48.

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As 1 July approaches, the FOFA amendments continue

22nd May 2013

As foreshadowed in December 2012, the Government has released draft legislation to extend the unfair contract terms regime to general insurance contracts.

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Court refuses expansion of Rio Tinto’s Warkworth Coal Mine

22nd May 2013

On 15 April 2013, the Court handed down judgment in Bulga Milbrodale Progress Association Inc v Minister for Planning and Infrastructure and Warkworth Mining Limited [2013] NSWLEC 48.

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It isn’t over until it’s over: Termination of the winding up of a company subject to a deed of company arrangement

17th May 2013

This week’s TGIF considers an application to terminate the winding up of a company subject to a deed of company arrangement, and the relevant factors in the court’s decision.

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Unfair contract terms protection extended to general insurance contracts

16th May 2013

As foreshadowed in December 2012, the Government has released draft legislation to extend the unfair contract terms regime to general insurance contracts.

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The regulation of unconventional petroleum exploration and production in Western Australia

15th May 2013

With WA having one of the largest technically recoverable shale gas reserves in its Canning and Perth basins, it is no wonder that unconventional petroleum exploration is gathering pace and attracting investment from international oil companies.

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Second set of draft prudential practice guides released for superannuation

15th May 2013

On 9 May 2013, APRA released for consultation a second set of draft prudential practice guides (PPGs) for superannuation.

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The implications of the Budget on receivables financings

15th May 2013

This can be particularly problematic for growing businesses already struggling to pay creditors because of payment delays by their own clients.  One solution to such cashflow issues is receivables financings (including invoice discounting).

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Coalition releases “Policy to Improve the Fair Work Laws”

13th May 2013

On 9 May 2013, the Coalition released its industrial relations policy for the federal election to be held on 14 September.

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