As published in CK Momentum Issue 5 (Click here to download) It took a decade of negotiations spanning three governments, but in late 2014, Australia and China finally concluded a Free Trade Agreement ("FTA"). Corporate & Commercial Lawyer, Sam Bassingthwaighte,...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 5 (Click here to download) As the Australian population ages, the demand for accommodation, services and care within the aged care sector continues to increase rapidly. This demand, the highly regulated nature of the industry and the...
FEBRUARY 2015 Featured in this edition is an interview with James Vance from FIIG Securities, Australia’s largest independent fixed income specialist. Partner, Paul O’Dea, chats to James about the likely trends in the Australian bond market in coming years and...
Getting a notice of intention to resume your land ("Notice") from a government authority ("Authority") can be a very distressing event for a property owner, particularly if the Notice relates to a family home or business premises. Often, the resumption will only be...
In our last edition of CK Construct, we published an article on "Contract Negotiation Pitfalls", which focussed on the important considerations for parties when they first negotiate the terms in their contracts. This article focuses on governing law and jurisdiction...
In October 2014, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Amendment Act 2014 (“QBCC Act”) was passed. The commencement is yet to be determined. The QBCC Act will affect builders, building owners and building owners who live adjacent to building works that...
In our last edition of CK Construct, we published an article on “Contract Negotiation Pitfalls”, which focussed on the important considerations for parties when they first negotiate the terms in their contracts. This article focuses on governing law and jurisdiction...
Amendments to the Building & Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (QLD) have altered the timeframes for the filing of payment claims, payment schedules, adjudication applications and adjudication responses. CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEW BCIPA TIMEFRAME DETAILS
The Property Occupations Act 2014 (Qld) (Act) will commence on 1 December 2014 replacing the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 (Qld) (PAMDA). Amendments to the Land Sales Act 1984 (Qld) (LSA) and Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (Qld) (BCCMA)...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 4 (Click here to download) Bank guarantees are often used by tenants to provide landlords under commercial or retail leases with security about the performance of their obligations. Typically, the terms of the bank guarantee will...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 4 (Click here to download) In November 2014, ClarkeKann was honoured to receive the Australia-Taiwan Business Excellence Award conferred by the Australia and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan. The Award was in...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 4 (Click here to download) In October 2013, New South Wales first experienced electronic lodgement and registration of land dealings. In Victoria, financial institutions have been settling discharges of mortgages, withdrawals of...