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Planning reform for housing in NSW – encouraging reforms but is more needed?
In this Insight, we examine the in-fill affordable housing incentive bonuses, the two-part Transport Oriented Development Program and the proposals to use government land to increase housing supply. ...
Another year, another FFSP update: what is the status of the FFSP reforms?
In this Insight, we'll bring you up to speed on the latest updates to the FFSP regime, preparing you for what's ahead. ...
Proposed changes to the security of payment regime in Victoria: watch this space
Significant reforms are being considered to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic) reflecting the practice in other Australian jurisdictions. ...
Payments regulation reform update: the Government consults on the regulation of payment service providers
The Treasury recently published a further consultation paper in connection with its proposal to introduce a new licensing framework for payments-related activities. It refines and clarifies the proposals in the previous consultation paper published in June 2023. ...
Allens advises Pacific Equity Partners on FirstCape investment
The proposed transaction sees PEP acquire a 35% stake in FirstCape, with NAB and Jarden Wealth retaining shareholdings of 45% and 20% respectively. Allens advised on all Australian law aspects of t ...
FIRB fee changes aimed at increasing affordable housing supply
On 10 December 2023, the Federal Government announced changes to the Foreign Investment Review Board residential land fee rules, designed to 'improve housing affordability and supply'. ...
'Fiendishly difficult' – duty of care to impact more NSW building projects
The recent Goodwin Street Developments decision provides much-needed guidance on the application of the statutory duty of care owed by builders (and certain building professionals) to property owners under section 37 of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 . ...
NSW reforms to fix building defects – potential for indeterminate liability?
The NSW Government has enacted new legislation imposing new obligations on design practitioners, engineers and builders and sees a fundamental shift in the relationship between these practitioners and owners as part of its reforms to the building industry. For all owners, builders and designers, we examine these changes and outline steps you can take now. ...
Round 4: Experiences with financial services entities in regional and remote communities
During the agricultural round of hearings, and in his Interim Report, the Commissioner asked if there should be special rules for farmers to address the particular challenges of the sector, and if so, who should bear the added cost? ...
The Federal Government issues its final response to the Quality of Advice review
The Federal Government has provided its final response to the Quality of Advice review, as part of its 'Delivering Better Financial Outcomes' package of reforms. ...