Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2024 is an annual campaign led by the Australian privacy regulator, the Office of the Australian…
Insights Sectors: Property
Oct 9, 2023
INSIGHT: Cyber Security Awareness Month – Are you cyber aware?
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM). CSAM is an annual reminder for Australians to stay safe online and protect…
Jul 28, 2023
INSIGHT: “Property Damage” – Sounds Simple, Right?
At its simplest, a liability policy provides cover to an insured, whose acts and/or omissions cause property damage and/or personal…
Feb 22, 2023
INSIGHT: A change of heart on indemnity | a landmark High Court decision for insurers
Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v Delor Vue Apartments CTS 39788 [2022] HCA 38 Key takeaways The High Court has provided…
Jan 21, 2021
INSIGHT: In accommodation settings, does ‘slippery when wet’ mean liable?
Nikolich v Webb [2020] WASCA 169 (21 October 2020) Key takeaways Due to the operation of s 50 of the…
Apr 9, 2020
INSIGHT: National Code of Conduct for SME Commercial Leases during COVID-19
On Tuesday 7 April 2020, the National Cabinet agreed upon a mandatory rent relief code of conduct for commercial leases…
May 30, 2019
INSIGHT: Important information for property developers in Victoria: State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2019
The State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2019 was introduced into the Victorian Parliament this week and was passed by the…
Jul 18, 2018
INSIGHT: The duty of care requirement – not to be taken for granted
Bettergrow Pty Limited v NSW Electricity Networks Operations Pty Ltd as trustee for NSW Electricity Networks Operations Trust t/as TransGrid…
May 14, 2018
INSIGHT: Assigning your Commercial or Retail Lease
Premises are one of the most expensive outlays of any business, however do you understand your lease? As the tenant,…
Feb 8, 2018
INSIGHT: Meridian Lawyers bolsters its property and commercial leasing practice in Sydney
Meridian Lawyers announced this week that it has appointed Penny Evans as a Principal to the firm’s Sydney property and commercial practice. Penny joins Meridian from…
Jul 30, 2017
INSIGHT: NSW landlords and tenants affected by changes to the Retail Leases Act
Recent amendments to the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) (RL Act) will affect both landlords and tenants of retail premises….