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Changes to NSW strata title law - greater obligations and opportunities
Two new pieces of legislation relating to strata title law have been passed by both Houses of the NSW Parliament Although the new legislation which is expected to commence on 1 July 2016 will impose obligations on developers to provide inspection reports and building bonds it will also open up ...
New port zone for Geelong, Hastings and Portland
A new Port Zone has been applied to three major Victorian ports at Geelong Hastings and Portland with announcements that it will make it easier for port operations to expand The Port of Melbourne however is not included in the new zone consistent with the State Governments intention to develop the ...
Important changes to BCIPA in Queensland
Queenslands Department for Housing and Public Works has released details of fundamental amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act proposed to come into effect this year Partner Dan Young and Overseas Practitioner Andrew Middleton report on the key reforms proposed and their ...
New infrastructure charges, environmental offsets and regional planning regimes commence in Queensland
New frameworks for infrastructure planning and charging environmental offsets and regulating activities in areas of regional interest have now commenced in Queensland Special Counsel Rosanne Meurling Senior Associate Michael Zissis and Associate Julieane Bull report on how the reforms may affect ...
Towering deals: Allens acts on sale of nine Australian office buildings
Allens is acting for Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing and Investa Property Group on the sale of nine premium office towers in what is reported to be the biggest-ever direct real estate ...
IPA awards - Allens wins for role in landmark prison project
A landmark prison project – with a unique Public Private Partnership ( PPP ) model and a world leading investment into prisoner rehabilitation – was recognised last night at the Infrastructure ...
Allens advises Charter Hall on Elizabeth Street acquisition
Allens has advised Charter Hall Group on the acquisition of a commercial office building at 231 Elizabeth Street, Sydney. Acquired through Charter Hall's $3.85 billion wholesale Prime Office Fund ...
Corporate culture an increasing legal and reputational risk
Significantly, the report's findings move beyond broad recommendations, identifying the key factors singled out by the law and regulators as drivers of corporate culture and naming general counsel, ...
Allens advises on successful investment in Melbourne Square development project
Allens has advised one of Malaysia's leading property developers, PJ Development Holdings Berhad, a subsidiary of OSK Holdings Berhad, on the investment by a subsidiary of the Employees Provident ...
Allens advises winning bidder on rollingstock PPP project
Allens has advised the Bombardier-led consortium, comprising Bombardier Transportation Australia, John Laing, ITOCHU Corporation and Uberior, on its winning tender for the Queensland New Generation ...