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View AllLevel Twenty Seven Chambers ranked as a leading set by Chambers and Partners APAC Guide 2024
Shane Doyle KC, Damian Clothier KC, Mark Robertson KC, Paul McQuade KC, Michael Hodge KC, Michael Trim, Stewart Webster KC, Michael May, Florence Chen, Claire Schneider — Arbitration, Banking, Building & Construction, Class Actions, Commercial Equity, Competition & Consumer, Contract, Insurance, Professional Negligence, Tax
Chambers and Partners has recognised Level Twenty Seven Chambers as a leading chambers set in its 2024 guide to barristers practising in dispute resolution in the Asia-Pacific region. Accompanying a Band 2 ranking, commentary describes Level Twenty Seven Chambers as ‘pre-eminent in Brisbane’ and ‘one of the strongest chambers sets…
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View AllVanderstock v Victoria: Free Trade and Federalism (2024) 35 (1) Federal Law Review Law Review 13-23
1-5-24 / Sarah Spottiswood — Appellate, Judicial Review & Administrative, Tax
In Vanderstock v Victoria (2023) 98 ALJR 208, a 4-3 majority of the High Court held that a tax imposed by Victoria on the use of electric and hybrid vehicles was invalid. The majority held that the tax was a "duty of excise" which, under section 90 of the 'Constitution',…
The Use and Limits of Statutory Purpose in the Interpretation of Legislation
27-11-23 / Roger Traves KC — Appellate, Banking, Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporations, Inquiries & Coronial Inquests, Insurance, Judicial Review & Administrative, Land Law & Property, Native Title & Cultural Heritage, Planning & Environment, Professional Discipline & Regulatory, Professional Negligence, Resources & Energy, Sport, Succession, Tax
In his article The Use and Limits of Statutory Purpose in the Interpretation of Legislation, Roger Traves KC considers a framework of approach to statutory construction and the use and limits of statutory purpose. Who should read? Advisory and litigation lawyers across all practice areas. What does the…
Taking Stock of Vanderstock: Section 90, Electric Vehicles and the Future of State Taxes on Goods
9-11-23 / Sarah Spottiswood, Michael Maynard — Judicial Review & Administrative, Tax
In the decision Vanderstock v Victoria [2023] HCA 30, the High Court held by a narrow 4:3 majority that a tax imposed by Victoria on the use of electrical and hybrid vehicles (EVs) was invalid. The decision is significant because the majority reopened and overruled previous High Court authority to reach…
Recent Cases
View AllNerang Subdivision Pty Ltd v Hutson [2024] QCA 174
17-9-24 / Damian Clothier KC, Michael May — Contract, Land Law & Property, Tax
Nerang Subdivision Pty Ltd v Hutson [2024] QCA 174 involved a dispute between a property developer and the owner of land regarding the application of a GST gross-up clause in a development deed. The issue concerned whether the amount to be paid to the owner on the sale of lots…
Robson as trustee for the bankrupt estate of Lanning v Commissioner of Taxation [2024] FCA 720
4-7-24 / Florence Chen — Tax, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Florence Chen (led by Mr S Lloyd SC) appeared for the respondent, instructed by ATO Litigation and Legal Services.
Quy v Commissioner of Taxation (No 3) [2024] FCA 726
28-6-24 / Michael May — Tax, Judicial Review & Administrative
Michael May appeared for the Applicant, instructed by Cooper Grace Ward.
