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) The CK Agribusiness group has been watching and receiving reports of much needed rain falling in certain parts of Queensland and New South Wales. While not widespread and more being required, the water has...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 5 (Click here to download) Often it takes the departure of an influential employee to prompt an employer to review what safeguards are in place to protect their confidential information from misuse. As companies and employees embrace...
NOVEMBER 2014 This edition features an interview with Brett Draffen from Mirvac, which will be of interest to all readers involved in the construction industry or with an interest in the property market. If you invest in property, then you will also be interested in...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 3 (Click here to download) The Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (“BCIPA”) regime is intended to be an efficient and reasonably low cost method for contractors and subcontractors to ensure payments are made to...
SEPTEMBER 2014 In this edition, we look at some important issues for those involved in the Building & Construction industry, including impending changes to the security of payments legislation in NSW and Queensland. We also provide a timely update about workplace...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 3 (Click here to download) The Queensland Government has introduced further amendments to property legislation, specifically for the sale of off-the-plan lots, which will be of significant benefit to property developers. Legislation...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 3 (Click here to download) Recent changes to the law amended the requirement for all commercial premises built before 31 December 2003 that are used as a workplace to maintain an asbestos register. The requirement to keep an asbestos...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 3 (Click here to download) Business owners have some important obligations under the workplace health and safety laws. They include reporting certain incidents to the workplace health and safety regulator in the relevant state and...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 2 (Click here to download) Due to the commercial imperatives of property dealings, parties may try to "lock" in an agreement by signing letters of offer or heads of agreement. In a strong competitive property market, contracts may...
JUNE 2014 In this edition, we look at some important issues for those involved with the development, sale and purchase of property and those involved in building and construction contracts. We also have an update about employment law issues for business owners and...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 2 (Click here to download) Prior to the GFC, there were plenty of options available for raising capital to get development projects off the ground, with the onset of the GFC, most players in this space retreated back overseas, went...