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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…

Tips and Tricks of Compulsory Acquisition Under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967

24-3-21 / Timothy Stork — Planning & Environment

As part of Legalwise's 'Property Law Forum 2021', Timothy Stork presented 'Tips and Tricks of Compulsory Acquisition Under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967'. Issues covered included: Section 15 agreements Withdrawal of a notice of intention to resume Process issues Compensation calculations

Pressing Issues in Valuation and Compulsory Acquisition

2-3-21 / Rob Anderson KC, Timothy Stork — Planning & Environment

Hosted as a live Level Twenty Seven Chambers webinar, Rob Anderson QC and Timothy Stork looked at two cases from 2020, Conway & Ors v Australia Pacific LNG CSG Transmissions Pty Ltd & Anor and Genmason Holdings Pty Ltd v Moreton Bay Regional Council & Anor, which raised topical issues…

In My Court: The Hon. Judge Rackemann of the Planning and Environment Court

6-10-20 / Timothy Stork — Planning & Environment

The online series 'In My Court', arranged by The College of Law, heard from five members of the Queensland judiciary about the Court's expectations of practitioners appearing in their jurisdiction. Experienced planning, environment and energy specialist Timothy Stork facilitated a discussion with The Hon. Judge Rackemann of the Planning and…

Queensland’s Human Rights Act: turning up the heat for Australian climate change litigation and development approvals?

26-6-20 / Damian Clothier KC, Bianca Kabel, Joshua Sproule — International, Class Actions, Land Law & Property, Native Title & Cultural Heritage, Planning & Environment

Globally, claimants are increasingly relying on constitutional and human rights laws in the attempts to hold governments and corporations accountable for addressing climate change. In this rapidly expanding area of the law, Damian Clothier QC, James Strachan QC (39 Essex Chambers), Bianca Kabel and Joshua Sproule constituted a panel providing…