Victorian Windfall Gains Tax Update

Our article dated 10 January 2023 set out some of the basic concepts around the new Windfall Gains Tax ("WGT") set to be introduced from 1 July 2023. In this short update we highlight some more detail on the WGT. The taxable...

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Winds of Change – Victorian Government introduces new Windfall Gains Tax

Windfall Gains Tax is a new Victorian State Government tax on land set to be introduced from 1 July 2023. The tax will be triggered where the value of land increases 'due to the actions of government'. In this context, the 'action...

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What a Mess! High Court refuses application for special leave – disclaimer of onerous property set aside leaving liquidator liable for clean-up costs.

In March 2022, the High Court refused the Australian Sawmilling Co's (TASCO) application for special leave to appeal a decision of the Victorian Court of Appeal. This decision leaves undisturbed the Court of Appeal's decision t...

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Encouraging a Circular Economy in NSW: the New Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021

Production stewardship Scheme The circular economy aims to reduce the use of virgin materials by encouraging the use of recycled and repurposed materials that can continue to circulate in the economy. The circular economy maxi...

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Cutting down on single use plastics – the new Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021

Article updated 21 September 2022 From 1 June 2022 it will be an offence under the Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021 (Act) to provide lightweight plastic bags to customers. The Act introduces a range of staged ...

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No duty of care to young people concerning future climate change: Federal Court turns off climate control…, for now

Introduction: evolution of the law: climate change To paraphrase Charles Darwin, adaptation is the key to survival. The law too is a living organism and needs to continually evolve in line with society to serve its intended purpo...

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