Family law duty exemptions: what could Agrinova mean for your settlement?
A case before the High Court could have significant consequences for duty exemptions claimed as part of family law property settlements.
29 October 2026
A case before the High Court could have significant consequences for duty exemptions claimed as part of family law property settlements.
A recent Federal Court decision illustrates the issues that can arise when a deed of company arrangement transfers ownership of a company to the investors funding its restructure. It also shows that a threatened shareholder claim will not necessarily prevent the Court from granting an administrator leave to transfer the shares.
A Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has confirmed that a person or organisation who was not a party to a workplace dispute or arbitration of that dispute can appeal the Commission’s arbitrated decision in certain circumstances. The decision, arising from a childcare classification dispute, has implications for any organisation operating under a modern award or enterprise agreement that facilitates resolution by arbitration.
Queensland’s Reportable Conduct Scheme is now in force, requiring reporting entities, including schools, to identify, report and investigate allegations of child abuse or child-related misconduct made about workers.
The Fair Work Act’s right to disconnect provisions have finally been tested, and the result offers employers some comfort, but not a free pass.
Easement issues frequently arise in property development – whether an existing easement affects the development land or a new easement is needed because of the development. This article identifies the key areas where easements can derail a development and sets out practical strategies for managing them.
Renewable energy developers should be aware of a recent Queensland case concerning the land valuation methodology applicable to renewables projects in Queensland under the Land Valuation Act 2010, which has ramifications for land tax and local government rates applying to renewables projects.
The Full Bench’s decision in Orientile Pty Ltd v Zhang is a timely reminder that redundancy consultation obligations apply equally to small businesses.
You do not need to succeed at forming a cartel to be punished as if you had. In a recent case, Qteq Pty Ltd and its then chairman were fined a combined $6 million for attempted cartel arrangements that never materialised.
An employer seeking to comply with its safety obligations moved too quickly to dismiss an employee for bullying after a workplace joke.
An employee who resided and worked in New Zealand for a Victorian-based employer has been found to be covered by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
The Fair Work Commission has handed down its annual wage review decision for 2026. From 1 July 2026, the national minimum wage will increase to $1,004.90 per week, or $26.44 per hour.