Court lowers the costs for registering previously insolvent corporate debtors on the PPSR

  • Published 08.12.2020

Victorian Budget – Stamp Duty Waivers

  • Published 04.12.2020

Key Takeaways

The Victorian Government, on 24 November 2020, delivered the 2020/21 Victorian Budget which had been postponed due to the impact of COVID-19. Treasurer, Tim Pallas, presented a budget which is aimed at repairing and recovering the Victorian economy.

The budget includes $1.5 billion in tax reliefs for Victorians including substantial stamp duty concessions for residential transactions and regional commercial transactions, in the hope of stimulating the housing market and supporting regional economies.

Court of Appeal clarifies the operation of s38A

  • Published 27.11.2020

Meat Carter Pty Ltd v Melides (NSWCA 2020)

Key Takeaways

The NSWCA handed down its decision in the matter of Meat Carter Pty Ltd v Melides (NSWCA 2020) on 26 November 2020.

FCAFC provides greater clarity on how to deal with trust assets of a bankrupt estate

  • Published 26.11.2020

Costs under the National Law – inconsistency and uncertainty remains

  • Published 26.11.2020

Psychology Board of Australia v Asher (VCAT 2020)

Issue

Many tribunals have considered the means by which costs are determined in proceedings under the National Law. However, that approach is being challenged in some jurisdictions, including Victoria and Queensland.

Journey claims – What is a real and substantial connection?

  • Published 16.11.2020

Hitchings v Secretary, Department of Finance, Services and Innovation (NSWWCC 2020)

Key Takeaways

A recent decision from Arbitrator Isaksen in Hitchings v Secretary, Department of Finance, Services and Innovation (NSWWCC 2020) examines the real and substantial connection requirement in s10 of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (‘the 1987 Act’).

Section 151D: A tale of two applications

  • Published 16.11.2020

Cavanagh v Manning Valley Race Club Ltd (NSWDC 2020)
Hawley v Wesley Community Services Ltd (NSWDC 2020)