The Property Mill – Victoria – 20 May 2013
In the media JLL: Retail rents under pressure Positive underlying trends in consumer spending are emerging, but retail rents continue to fall, according to Jones Lang LaSalle’s (JLL) March quarter data...
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In the media Government defers abolition of taxes again The NSW Government has announced it will again defer the abolition of several business taxes despite its commitment to scrap them by 1 July 2013...
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In the media PIA: new Report a Vital Tool for Long Term Planning The Planning Institute of Australia says a first ever pulse check on how sustainably Australia is growing is a welcome planning tool and...
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In Lockwood v PSP Investments Pty Ltd [2013] VSC 10 the Victorian Supreme Court recently confirmed the Victorian and Civil Administrative Tribunal’s (VCAT) ruling in Besser v Alma Homes Pty Ltd [2012]...
View ArticleSevere penalties for lessees under wider asbestos regulations
In the past, responsibility for asbestos management largely fell upon the owners of buildings. That position has changed under the Federal Model Work Health & Safety legislation. The Model...
View ArticleCorporate & Commercial Fortnightly Update – 28 May 2013
In the media AGL fined by ACCC over illegal door-to-door sales tactics The energy company AGL has been ordered to pay $1.56 million for using illegal door-to-door sales tactics, while the marketing...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – Victoria – 31 May 2013
In the media Australian Retail rents reach a record high Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are among the 10 most expensive cities in the world for prime retail rents, with Australia the only country to...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – Queensland – 31 May 2013
In the media Streamlining supports balance between industry, environment Proposed Government changes would enable the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – New South Wales – 31 May 2013
In the Media Australian Retail rents reach a record high Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are among the 10 most expensive cities in the world for prime retail rents, with Australia the only country to...
View ArticleThe FWC increases minimum wage rates
The Minimum Wage Panel of the Fair Work Commission (Panel) has decided in its annual wage review to increase the minimum wage by 2.6 percent, effective 1 July 2013. This 2.6 percent increase represents...
View ArticleCorporate & Commercial Fortnightly Update – 13 June 2013
In the media Discussion paper on dividend washing The Government has released a discussion paper on ‘dividend washing’ that will form the basis of a consultation on the design, and implementation of...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – Queensland – 14 June 2013
In the media JLL report: Retail sector needs stimulation Further stimulation to build consumer confidence is needed in the retail sector as consumer sentiment drops yet again, according to Jones Lang...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – New South Wales – 14 June 2013
Published – articles, papers, reports Telstra considering plan to remove asbestos from all pits amid NBN scare Telstra is considering a long-term plan to completely remove asbestos from all its pits,...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – Victoria – 14 June 2013
In the media JLL report: Retail sector needs stimulation Further stimulation to build consumer confidence is needed in the retail sector as consumer sentiment drops yet again, according to Jones Lang...
View ArticleCorporate & Commercial Fortnightly Update – 20 June 2013
In the media Government’s Expert Report Endorses Franchising and Suggests Code Improvements The Franchise Council of Australia has welcomed the outcomes and recommendations of the review of the...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – Victoria – 1 July 2013
In the media Delivering the next generation of Green Star rating tools A new report claims green star-rated buildings emit around a third of the greenhouse gas emissions and use a third of the...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – New South Wales – 1 July 2013
In The Media Port strategy to revitalise Newcastle Newcastle will be the big winner from the offer of a long-term lease on the city’s port facilities, with the Government announcing in the 2013-14...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – Queensland – 1 July 2013
In the media UNESCO wants more info about Queensland ports An advisor to the World Heritage Committee says it wants more information from Australian authorities about plans to expand ports along the...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – Victoria – 12 July 2013
In the media Tenant takes landlord to court over $1.65 The legalities of rental payment systems in Victoria have been thrown into question after a tenant successfully took his landlord to tribunal...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – Queensland – 12 July 2013
In the media ACCC proposes to authorise code for solar retail businesses The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission proposes to grant authorisation for five years to the Clean Energy Council...
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