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Sick of Brisbane being dubbed the sleepy city? The proposal for 24/3 precinct operating hours will make this a thing of the past. Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced AU$1.6 [...]

On 15 September 2021, Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States (US) (each a member State) announced AUKUS as a new security partnership that will promote a free [...]

Imagine a scene in which your working week comes to an end and the traffic trying to get home for the weekend is heavy. However, you are not too fussed [...]

Last week the Home Office published a Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules providing further detail on the immigration system that will apply to both EU and non-EU nationals [...]

Introduction On 5 September 2019, Professor John McMillan AO's Final Report (Report) on the operation of the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967 (ND Act) was tabled in Parliament. Section 26A of [...]

Byline: Tom Young I did it! In late 2015 I made a vow to be celibate for a year, taking the time to evaluate my emotional needs and expectations without [...]

Retail leasing and unfair contract terms In September, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) commenced its first enforcement action for unfair contract terms. Proceedings were instituted in the Federal [...]

Sun shines again on Queensland tourism In late March 2017, Cyclone Debbie wreaked havoc on many of Queensland's iconic holiday destinations, especially in the Whitsunday Region. Media coverage meant we [...]

On January 23, 2017, the Queensland Government announced that it has backed down on its decision to introduce a 1am lockout for licensed venues located within designated 3am Safe Night [...]

The new lockout restrictions for 3am Safe Night Precincts in Queensland are due to come into effect from 1 February 2017. As we have previously reported, July 2016 saw the [...]

On 8 December 2016, the NSW Government announced that it will relax Sydney's lockout laws for live entertainment venues, as well as a relaxation of takeaway and home delivery sales [...]

In 2002, Australia became the first country to regulate the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs),1 now referred to as Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs) or more commonly, drones. The Civil [...]

Legislation passed to tackle alcohol - fuelled violence in Queensland Alcohol-fuelled violence has consistently been a hot topic in Australian media in recent times and one which the Queensland Government [...]

Byline: Tom Young In December, I decided to abstain from sex for a year. It wasn't in response to a bad one-night stand or any moral objection -- sex was [...]

Introduction Alcohol-fuelled violence has consistently been a hot topic in Australian media in recent times and one which the Queensland Government has indicated it wishes to confront. The issue has [...]

Hitachi agrees to pay $19m over improper SA payments Japanese firm Hitachi has agreed to pay $19 million to the SEC to settle charges that it had made improper payments [...]

GM to pay $900m settlement for vehicles with faulty ignitions General Motors (GM) has agreed to pay a $900m (£580m) settlement in a criminal inquiry into vehicles with faulty ignition [...]

The chairman and founder of Wetherspoons, Tim Martin, has attacked government policies, including the living wage, after reporting a £20m drop in full-year profits. Martin also lashed out at the [...]

The Royal Bank of Scotland came under fire from shareholders at its annual general meeting held on 23 June. The criticism was aimed at RBS chairman Sir Philip Hampton, who [...]

Tesco has been named the worst of the big four UK supermarkets at complying with a code designed to protect suppliers. This result comes from a confidential survey of more [...]

Companies House has released a new service that will allow all public digital data held on the UK register of companies to be accessed free of charge. The service was [...]

Despite an appeal by Ryanair, an inquiry by the CMA has decided it must sell the majority of its shares in rival company Aer Lingus. Ryanair holds a stake of [...]

The Fair and Effective Markets Review has published a report proposing a number of policies to prevent misconduct in the wholesale Fixed Income, Currency and Commodity (FICC) markets. The Review [...]

Introduction On 1 July 2015, changes to the Liquor Act 1992 (Qld) will come into force, significantly changing the liquor licencing regime for venues (including restaurants) which trade after 1.00am. [...]

Fifa has announced that it will go ahead with its presidential elections on Friday, despite the arrest of seven officials on charges of bribery. The officials, who are accused of [...]

Deutsche Bank's executives have faced widespread criticism from shareholders at the bank's AGM. The meeting, which took place on 21 May in Frankfurt, saw opposition to Deutsche Bank's executives on [...]

A survey of more than 1,200 professionals in the UK and US financial service sectors has found a worrying disregard for ethics and the protection of whistleblowers. The survey, a [...]

The British Bankers Association has commissioned Hector Sants to review the competitiveness of the UK banking sector. Former Chief Executive of the FSA, Sir Hector Sants, has been appointed by [...]

Introduction In 2013 visitor expenditure in the tourism industry exceeded $98.5 billion.1 In light of the continued economic downturn in the mining industry, the tourism industry is set to be [...]

In our last legal update, we foreshadowed some possible amendments to the liquor laws in Queensland. On Sunday, the Queensland Government released its 'Safe Night Out Strategy', a draft plan [...]

Last month, the New South Wales Premier Barry O'Farrell announced a suite of measures to tackle alcohol and drug fuelled violence following the recent tragic deaths of teenagers Daniel Christie [...]

One of the Queensland's LNP's policies going into last year's successful State election campaign was to get the tourism industry back on track and return Queensland to the number 1 [...]

On 27 March 2013, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) granted authorisation for Qantas Airways Limited (Qantas) and Emirates to coordinate their operations pursuant to a Master Coordination Agreement. [...]

Mr David Taleski v Virgin Australia International Airlines Pty Ltd T/A Virgin Australia (U2011/12885) [2013] FWC 93 (11 January 2013) This decision reinstated an employee dismissed for not complying with [...]

Overview Auckland International Airport hosted the 2013 Australasian Airports Real Estate Conference across 6 and 7 June organised by the Airports Group that was attended by over 60 delegates from [...]

Strengthening Australia's Air Cargo Supply Chain Further to our legislation updates section, the Department of Infrastructure and Transport has released a discussion paper aimed at obtaining feedback from industry on [...]

Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Inbound Cargo Security Enhancement) Act 2013 (Cth) The Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Inbound Cargo Security Enhancement) Act 2013 (Amendment Act) amends the Aviation Transport Security Act [...]

On 23 November 2010, the Queensland Parliament passed the Liquor and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 (the Amending Act). The Amending Act implements extensive changes to the Liquor Act 1992 [...]

Back in March 2005, the Queensland Government announced a 17-point Brisbane City Safety Action Plan (17 Point Plan) to increase safety and improve public order in and around licensed premises. [...]

Say goodbye to 24 hour room service and mini-bars, champagne breakfasts and early morning weddings at some of Queensland's special tourist facilities! On 4 August 2009 the State Parliament passed [...]

On September 11, Queensland Parliament passed the Liquor and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2008 (Amendment Act) which, from 1 January 2009 will introduce a new licensing regime in Queensland. The [...]

LATE one summer's evening, a middle-aged woman headed off into the woods for a walk with her two dogs. She hadn't gone far when one of them froze in its tracks. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]