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The Queensland Government is moving closer to the introduction of a seller disclosure regime for the sale of land in Queensland. The new laws, once passed, will result in a change in direction from a 'buyer beware’ approach to a proactive seller di
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures for the March 2023 quarter today (for the period 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2023). Both landlords and tenants may wish to: check their leases to see whether
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures for the December 2022 quarter today (for the period 1 October 2022 to 31 December 2022). Both landlords and tenants may wish to: check their leases to see w
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures for the September 2022 quarter today (for the period 1 July 2022 to 30 September 2022). Both landlords and tenants may wish to: check their leases to see wh
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures for the June 2022 quarter today (for the period 1 April 2022 to 30 June 2022). Both landlords and tenants may wish to: check their leases to see whether a C
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In the aftermath of Queensland's recent flood crisis, it is important for both landlords and tenants to carefully consider their rights and obligations under their leases for properties that have been affected by flooding. There are many issues to c
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the Consumer Price Index figures for the March 2022 quarter today (for the period 1 January 2022 to 31 March 2022). Both landlords and tenants may wish to: check their leases to see whether a CPI rent
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Employers are required to ‘consult’ with employees before making certain changes to their employment under various industrial and employment related instruments which govern employment relationships. Failure to consult can lead to legal disputati
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the Consumer Price Index figures for the December 2021 quarter today (for the period 1 October 2021 to 31 December 2021). Both landlords and tenants may wish to: check their leases to see whether a CPI
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the Consumer Price Index figures for the September 2021 quarter today (for the period 1 July 2021 to 30 September 2021). Both landlords and tenants may wish to: check their leases to see whether a CPI
Legislation Update
A deadline for employers of casual employees is approaching fast! Employers of casual employees have until 27 September 2021 to ensure that they have complied with amendments to the Fair Work Act (FWA) introduced in March 2021, and have offered c
Court Decision
On 4 August 2021, the High Court of Australia delivered its decision in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato & Ors [2021] HCA 23 (Rossato No 2). The decision provides greater clarity for employers around the concept of when an employee will be deemed “cas