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View AllThe Use and Limits of Statutory Purpose in the Interpretation of Legislation
27-11-23 / Roger Traves KC — Appellate, Banking, Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporations, Inquiries & Coronial Inquests, Insurance, Judicial Review & Administrative, Land Law & Property, Native Title & Cultural Heritage, Planning & Environment, Professional Discipline & Regulatory, Professional Negligence, Resources & Energy, Sport, Succession, Tax
In his article The Use and Limits of Statutory Purpose in the Interpretation of Legislation, Roger Traves KC considers a framework of approach to statutory construction and the use and limits of statutory purpose. Who should read? Advisory and litigation lawyers across all practice areas. What does the…
Tips and Tricks of Compulsory Acquisition Under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967
24-3-21 / Timothy Stork — Planning & Environment
As part of Legalwise's 'Property Law Forum 2021', Timothy Stork presented 'Tips and Tricks of Compulsory Acquisition Under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967'. Issues covered included: Section 15 agreements Withdrawal of a notice of intention to resume Process issues Compensation calculations
Pressing Issues in Valuation and Compulsory Acquisition
2-3-21 / Rob Anderson KC, Timothy Stork — Planning & Environment
Hosted as a live Level Twenty Seven Chambers webinar, Rob Anderson QC and Timothy Stork looked at two cases from 2020, Conway & Ors v Australia Pacific LNG CSG Transmissions Pty Ltd & Anor and Genmason Holdings Pty Ltd v Moreton Bay Regional Council & Anor, which raised topical issues…
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View AllJJJM Pty Ltd v Council of the City of Gold Coast [2024] QPEC 9
22-3-24 / John Ware — Appellate, Planning & Environment
John Ware appeared for the respondent, instructed by Hopgood Ganim Lawyers
NuGrow Ipswich Pty Ltd v Chief Executive of the Department of Environment and Science [2023] QPEC 45
2-11-23 / Michael Hodge KC, Sophie Gibson — Planning & Environment
Michael Hodge KC and Sophie Gibson (with N Loos) appeared for the respondent, instructed by the Department of Environment and Science. The judgment is published here.
O’Donnell v Commonwealth of Australia [2023] FCA 1227
13-10-23 / Michael Hodge KC, Sarah Spottiswood — Class Actions, Competition & Consumer, Planning & Environment
The applicant brought representative proceedings in the Federal Court. She alleged that the Commonwealth failed to disclose information relating to climate change connected with investment in exchange-traded Australian Government Bonds. The applicant sought a declaration that the Commonwealth engaged in and continues to engage in conduct that is misleading or…