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View AllLevel Twenty Seven Chambers ranked as a leading set by Chambers and Partners APAC Guide 2024
Shane Doyle KC, Damian Clothier KC, Mark Robertson KC, Paul McQuade KC, Michael Hodge KC, Michael Trim, Stewart Webster, Michael May, Florence Chen, Claire Schneider — Arbitration, Banking, Building & Construction, Class Actions, Commercial Equity, Competition & Consumer, Contract, Insurance, Professional Negligence, Tax
Chambers and Partners has recognised Level Twenty Seven Chambers as a leading chambers set in its 2024 guide to barristers practising in dispute resolution in the Asia-Pacific region. Accompanying a Band 2 ranking, commentary describes Level Twenty Seven Chambers as ‘pre-eminent in Brisbane’ and ‘one of the strongest chambers sets…
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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…
Taking Stock of Vanderstock: Section 90, Electric Vehicles and the Future of State Taxes on Goods
9-11-23 / Sarah Spottiswood, Michael Maynard — Judicial Review & Administrative, Tax
In the decision Vanderstock v Victoria [2023] HCA 30, the High Court held by a narrow 4:3 majority that a tax imposed by Victoria on the use of electrical and hybrid vehicles (EVs) was invalid. The decision is significant because the majority reopened and overruled previous High Court authority to reach…
Recent Developments in Trust Law Affecting the Obligations of Trustees of Discretionary Trusts
19-10-23 / Mark Robertson KC — Succession, Tax
Discretionary trusts in Australia are drafted to give trustees maximum flexibility in the exercise of their discretions, which are variously described as “uncontrolled”, “absolute” and even “irresponsible”. Since the 19th century the Courts have declined to examine the exercise (or non exercise) of these discretions, except in very special circumstances. The…
Recent Cases
View AllStark v Commissioner of Taxation [2023] FCA 1523
19-12-23 / Florence Chen — Tax
Florence Chen appeared for the respondent, instructed by HWL Ebsworth. The judgment is published here.
Nerang Subdivision Pty Ltd & Ors v Hutson & Anor [2023] QSC 268
1-12-23 / Shane Doyle KC, Michael May, Felicity Wood — Tax
A large portion of land on the Gold Coast formed part of the estate of the late Nancy Loeskow, which is administrated by the first respondent. The first respondent and first and second applicants were parties to a development deed and development leases which governed the development of the land.…
Merchant & Ors v Ernst & Young (a firm) & Anor [2023] QSC 259
24-11-23 / Damian Clothier KC, Michael May — Tax
Damian Clothier KC (with S Eggins) appeared for the defendants, instructed by Jones Day. Michael May (with B O'Donnell KC) appeared for the plaintiffs, instructed by Cooper Grace Ward. The judgment is published here.