Commissioner of Taxation for the Commonwealth of Australia v Tomaras & Ors [2018] HCA 62
13-12-18 / Mark Robertson KC — Tax
The case concerned the jurisdiction of the Family Court to transfer Commonwealth tax liabilities between parties in a marriage. Mr and Mrs Tomaras were married from 1992 to 2009. During their marriage the ATO issued an assessment against Mrs Tomaras. In November 2014 Mr Tomaras became bankrupt. Soon after, in…
Sentinel Homemaker 2 Pty Ltd as Tte v Valuer-General [2018] QLC 47
12-12-18 / Sam McCarthy — Appellate, Land Law & Property
This case concerned three appeals against annual statutory valuations of large format retail land in central Queensland. Samuel McCarthy appeared for the appellant, instructed by Colin Biggers & Paisley. The judgment can be viewed here.
GPS Power Pty Ltd & Ors v CS Energy Ltd [2018] QSC 294
10-12-18 / David Chesterman KC — Contract, Corporations
CS Energy Ltd is a party to a contract with various other parties known as the Participants. A number of disputes had arisen between the parties about the operation of the contract, which were to be resolved by the proper construction of a number of its provisions. The parties sought…
Queensland Building and Construction Commission v Crocker [2018] QCATA
7-12-18 / Nicholas Andreatidis KC, Rachel De Luchi — Judicial Review & Administrative
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) sought leave to appeal against the decision of the Tribunal to extend time to the Respondent to file an application to review a decision by the QBCC to make payments under the statutory insurance scheme in respect of work not completed under three…
