As published in CK Momentum Issue 9 (Click here to download) Ecommerce is well and truly here to stay and appears to be gaining momentum. We are continually hearing stories of entrepreneurs and solopreneurs taking on the established juggernauts of industry and winning...
The two new Acts affecting strata title development and management have been passed by the New South Wales parliament. The operation of the new legislation is yet to be revealed, however, it is anticipated that it will be 1 July 2016. The changes to termination of...
For exporters of goods and services, serious consideration must be put into balancing the potential benefits of providing favourable payment terms with the risk of payment default and the costs of international debt recovery. It is beyond the scope of this article to...
Australia Post has made changes to its letter delivery service, effective from January 2016, which has created two types of standard letter delivery, being “regular” and “priority”. The estimated delivery times for each service are reported to be: PRIORITY POST: 1 to...
A recent Fair Work Commission decision demonstrates how far the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) bullying jurisdiction extends, which will have serious ramifications for Bodies Corporate, committee members and individual lot owners. THE FACTS The Applicant was employed by a...
LESSER RIGHTS FOR UNIT OWNERS? With an ever increasing number of people living or working in Strata Developments, it is somewhat daunting that the rights which lot owners have in relation to buildings in community title schemes do not appear to be as protected as...
The Building Code 2013 (“Code”) has recently been amended to introduce a mandatory requirement for contractors and building industry participants involved in government funded construction projects to: implement a comprehensive policy on drug and alcohol testing...
If you’re an unlicensed electrician or an unregistered engineer, then maybe not - at least according to a recent decision of Agripower Australia Ltd v Queensland Engineering and Electrical Pty Ltd & Ors (“AgriPower decision”). The Supreme Court determined that an...
Managing risk is an important part of prudently operating a business. An effective risk management system will enable the business to identify, assess, monitor and manage risks. Some risks can be managed by having in place appropriate insurance, although this is by no...
Changes to the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) apply retrospectively from 2 November 2015 We recently informed you of the NSW government’s intention to tighten its grip on property development regulations, specifically in relation to sunset clauses. On 17 November 2015...
The Queensland District Court has recently considered whether set-off is available in respect of unfair preference claims. The decision of the Queensland District Court in Morton & Anor v Rexel Electrical Supplies Pty Ltd [2015] QDC 49(“Rexel”) has re-ignited...
Ian McKnight, a consultant in our Property & Projects team in Sydney, was presented with The President’s Award at the annual convention of Strata Community Australia (NSW) held earlier this month. The Award is regarded as the most prestigious of the awards...