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Complex construction cases are increasingly being transferred from the Victoria Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to the County or Supreme Courts. This trend follows the Tribunal's recent ruling in Plunkett...

The South Australian Court of Appeal has considered the interaction between South Australia's 10-year long stop period and a five-year limitation period for claims for breaches of statutory warranties.

New South Wales is one step closer to creating a criminal offence of industrial manslaughter.

This recent case represents the first time the courts have considered non-cash payment facilities in the crypto-asset context and represents ASIC's increasing scrutiny and prosecution of crypto-asset projects.

On 8 May 2024 the Independent Planning Commission granted development consent for the 192MW, $373 million Thunderbolt Wind Farm in the New England Renewable Energy Zone, subject to conditions.

The Chief Justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has signalled that a national database of family violence orders may be forthcoming.

On 19 April 2024, Justice Duggan of the Land and Environment Court handed down the long-anticipated judgment in Goldmate Property Luddenham No. 1 Pty Ltd v Transport for NSW [2024]...

The Full Federal Court has interpreted and clarified the definition of 'genuine redundancy'.

Both a will and binding financial agreement will be utilised in any well thought-out estate plan.

The popularity of 'divorce rings' raises the question of who keeps an engagement or wedding ring upon separation.

This decision opens the door for many more cases – in particular, building cases – to be transferred out of VCAT and up to the County or Supreme Courts.

Ensuring sustainable space practices is crucial for the long-term viability of space operations, and calls for pragmatic solutions.