News and Insights

Yesterday, the Greens member for South Brisbane, Dr Amy MacMahon MP, introduced a Private Member’s Bill to the Queensland Parliament proposing to amend the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (Qld) (RTRA Act).   As the name s

On 1 June this year, we wrote about the introduction of the Retail Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 (Qld) (Regulation) and its impact on retail and commercial leases (see our article here). In short, th

On 29 May 2020, the long-awaited Commercial Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Regulations 2020 (WA) (Regulations) were published in the Western Australian Government Gazette. The Regulations support the Commercial Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 (

Following weeks of speculation and uncertainty for commercial lessees and lessors alike, the long-anticipated Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 (Qld) (Commercial Regulation) was made on 28 Ma

By enacting the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act 2020 (Qld) (Emergency Response Act) on 23 April 2020, the Queensland Government took a fundamental step towards implementing the Federal Government’s Mandatory Code of Conduct (Code) in Queensland. Ho

As the COVID-19 pandemic causes businesses across the country continue to feel a squeeze, and many Australians to confront the prospect of unemployment, it is undoubtedly welcomed news that the big four banks have committed to allowing customers to ?

As the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Government’s transmission mitigation measures begin to take shape in Australia, the Federal and Queensland Governments have announced stimulus measures to cushion the blow to businesses and h

As part of the its efforts to stem the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Australian economy, the Federal Government has recently introduced a number of ‘safety net’ provisions designed to avoid financially distressed individuals and compani

As the economy continues to suffer as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and increasing restrictions are placed on social interaction and the operation of businesses, landlords need to consider how to deal with the increasingly likely scenario that m

The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA) affects businesses in all sectors and industries. Failing to register security interests on the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) – or failing to do so correctly and within strict ti