10-12-21 / Roger Traves KC, Sarah Spottiswood — Planning & Environment
The appellants were convicted of offences under the Planning Act 2016 (the Act). On appeal, the appellant company argued that the company was charged under the wrong section of the Act. The second appellant, who was the sole director of the company, argued that he did not have knowledge of…
22-9-21 / Roger Traves KC, Salwa Marsh — Land Law & Property
These proceedings concerned the valuation of land owned by Eumundi Group Hotels. The land being used for a bottle shop and tavern had been valued by the Valuer-General for rating and taxing purposes. The value of the land, determined by the Valuer-General to be AUD 3,800,000, was disputed by Eumundi…
20-8-21 / Roger Traves KC, Salwa Marsh — Planning & Environment
Odna Group Pty Ltd appealed against the Logan City Council’s refusal of a development application to erect a 75m2 on-premises advertising device visible from the Pacific Motorway. The key issues in contention were safety (driver distraction), traffic impact and amenity. The Court allowed the appeal making provision for conditions to…
23-7-21 / Roger Traves KC, Salwa Marsh — Competition & Consumer
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleged that Lorna Jane Pty Ltd (Lorna Jane) contravened ss 18, 29(1)(g) and 33 of the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)). The allegations concerned Lorna Jane’s marketing campaign to promote activewear treated with a spray…
13-11-20 / Roger Traves KC, Kristi Riedel — Land Law & Property
Matter with respect to land in the Brisbane CBD. Whilst it was agreed that the site value should be based on the highest and best use being a commercial office tower, under the Land Valuation Act 2010, the Appellants objected to the land valuation given by the Valuer General. In…
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