In the media – National
Colliers - Supermarkets most popular with retail
investors
According to the Colliers International's Retail Research and
Forecast report, supermarket-anchored centres are the most sought
after retail investment asset. Sales per sqm and influencing
factors (store location and size, car parking, store product mix,
fresh food and produce quality, local demographic, service levels
and store refurbishment programs) will determine investment in
smaller prime assets (02 July 2012)
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Federal Government says GST does not apply to carbon
tax
The government says laws have been specifically amended to ensure
that no GST is payable on the $23-a-tonne carbon tax applied to
about 300 of the nation's largest carbon emitters, and insists
the GST does not apply to its carbon tax, warning action would be
taken against businesses that claimed otherwise (13 July 2012)
More...
Declaration for Australia's largest land
conservation area
A huge new reserve has been declared in Central Australia,
becoming Australia's largest ever land conservation zone and
creating a major link in the Trans-Australia Eco-link corridor.
More than 10 million hectares, from red deserts to subtropical
savannahs, will be protected as the Southern Tanami Indigenous
Protected Area (10 July 2012)
More...
Commonwealth marine reserves begins final consultation
process
The final round of public comment on the Gillard Government's
plans to create the world's biggest network of marine reserves
begins today, with the The Director of National Parks today
published a notice in the Australian Government Gazette inviting
members of the public to comment on the marine reserves proposal
(11 July 2012)
More...
Australia-China Low-Emissions Coal Partnership Fund
launch
The launch this week of the $1.1 million Australia-China Clean
Coal Technology Partnership Fund aims to accelerate the deployment
of low emissions coal technologies to reduce emissions from coal-
fired power stations. The Fund is an initiative of the
Australia-China Joint Coordination Group on Clean Coal Technology
(JCG) (09 July 2012)
More...
GM canola contamination leads to court
showdown
Australia's system of organic certification will come under
intense scrutiny when two neighbouring farmers do battle in the
Western Australian Supreme Court in a test case on genetically
modified crop contamination (06 July 2012)
More...
In the media – Victoria
Zone reforms to return planning certainty
The Victorian Coalition Government's sweeping reform of
planning zones will return certainty to our suburbs and towns and
in particular to councils, residents and the development industry.
Planning zones are the greatest indicator of the style of
development for any area. The reform package aims to provide clear
identification of areas that can grow and strong protection for
areas that are designed to be low rise, low density neighbourhoods
(11 July 2012)
Zone reforms to return planning certainty
Planning zone reforms to target
productivity
The Victorian Coalition Government will boost the Victorian
business sector, jobs and productivity growth through major
planning zone reforms. Sweeping reforms to Business Zones which
will streamline investment in commercial developments and make
Victoria the most competitive state in Australia for commercial
development (11 July 2012)
Planning zone reforms to target productivity
Farming communities to benefit from rural planning zone
reforms
The Victorian Coalition Government has moved to make farming
easier and to provide greater flexibility for land management to
regional and rural Councils through sweeping reforms to
Victoria's rural zones (11 July 2012)
More...
Mayor appeals to developers over city
'eyesores'
Melbourne's Lord Mayor Robert Doyle is appealing to developers
to work with council to address a handful of neglected sites around
the city that he has described as "eyesores." (09 July
2012)
More...
Largest urban renewal area in Australia begins
now
The Victorian Coalition Government has rezoned 240 hectares to
Capital City Zone to kickstart the Fishermans Bend urban renewal
area, according to the Minister for Planning. The initiative has
also been declared a project of State Significance under the
Planning and Environment Act and leads the way for Melbourne to be
an Australian leader in inner city urban renewal (02 July 2012)
Largest urban renewal area in Australia begins now
In the media – New South Wales
A New Planning System for NSW
The NSW Government is creating a planning system for the 21st
century, public interest, with the release on 14 July 2012, of the
Planning System for New South Wales – Green Paper, a bold
step in the development of a new planning system for the State (14
July 2012)
http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/a-new-planning-system-for-nsw
In the media – Queensland
Engineers Australia releases comments on the Queensland
Flood Commission of Inquiry
Currently floodplain management is the responsibility of local
authorities, with some input from state and federal advisors. This
approach is inconsistent across the state, resulting in varying
flood management, according to the Engineers Australia report
findings (05 July 2012)
More...
Farmers fear loss of mining compo
Farmers fear they will be denied compensation for a loss of land
values from mining exploration after a landmark court decision
ruled only the impacts of specific activities should be reimbursed.
In the first decision on compensation under new land access
arrangements, Land Court Judge rejected arguments from central
Queensland graziers that they should be compensated $50,000 for the
loss of land value from a potential future mining lease (12 July
2012)
More...
Government announces First Regional Plan Committee
meetings
A timetable for development of the Statutory Regional Plans for
the Darling Downs and Central Queensland has been announced by the
government, to deliver the regional plans to resolve land-use
conflicts between regional communities, rural landholders and the
resources sector. The Mayors will be members of the Regional
Planning Committees as will local Members of Parliament. An
Expression of Interest process is currently underway for business,
industry and community involvement on the planning committees (12
July 2012)
More...
New simpler procurement for Moreton Bay
Rail
Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese
said that work will soon start on the next road component of the
Moreton Bay Rail Link, with the delivery of the project under a
single entity with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main
Roads as the Principal for the contract. Simpler procurement on the
Moreton Bay Rail Link will see improved outcomes for the local
community while delivering vital infrastructure for the Moreton Bay
region (11 July 2012)
More...
Jewel resort development
'called-in'
The Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,
Infrastructure and Planning, have made the decision to
"call-in" the application for the $1 billion Jewel resort
development at Surfers Paradise. The state's planning
legislation allows the Deputy Premier to 'call-in' and
decide an application that is regarded as being of 'state
interest (11 July 2012)
More...
Next phase of coal mine plans approved
The Queensland Government has brought a billion-dollar coal
project in the southern inland a step closer to reality after
approving the next phase of its development. Deputy Premier and
Minister for State Development Jeff Seeney has given Cockatoo Coal
permission to begin an environmental impact statement (EIS) for its
planned 5,800-hectare Taroom coal mine (10 July 2012)
More...
Forum to focus on 'midicities'
An authority on urban management and planning says the Gold Coast
is playing an increasingly important role in state and national
economies. The role of 'midicities', or communities of
10,000 or more people that are not state capitals, will be
discussed at a forum (10 July 2012)
More...
Legislation to stop early termination fees on
electricity contracts
The Newman Government will make legislative changes to protect
electricity customers from being hit by early termination fees if
they choose to change companies. The Electricity Amendment Bill
will make changes to the Electricity Act (1994) including
prohibiting early termination fees for small and residential
customers where they are notified of an increase in charges above
the regulated price (09 July 2012)
More...
Queensland Coastal Plan
Prior to the State election the LNP committed in its Property and
Construction Strategy to revisit the Queensland Coastal Plan (QCP).
This process has commenced with the first meeting of the
re-established stakeholder working group meeting last week (05 July
2012)
More...
Pundits praise Origin LNG sell-down
Origin Energy pledge to continue selling down its stake as a way
of funding its share of the $23 billion project came as the APLNG
partners confirmed that a second processing
''train'' would be built at the project's
Curtis Island site in Queensland (04 July 2012)
More...
Public comment sought for Bromelton State Development
Area
The Newman Government wants community feedback on the draft
development scheme for the Bromelton State Development Area (BSDA).
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure
and Planning, Jeff Seeney, said the draft development scheme
outlined the vision for the area and identified preferred future
land uses (04 July 2012)
More...
Newman Government gets Cloncurry rail facility on fast
track
The Newman Government has thrown its support behind a new rail
facility in Cloncurry to boost mineral exports. With the
government's seal of approval for a new multi-user rail
load-out facility to service mining projects in the region (04 July
2012)
More...
Resource Regions to benefit from cash
injection
Queensland communities which are battling to maintain
infrastructure in the state's mining boom will receive a $495
million boost under the Newman Government's Royalties to the
Regions program. The program will see millions of dollars returned
to 14 regional Queensland councils to help provide critical
infrastructure in areas placed under enormous strain by the mining
boom (03 July 2012)
More...
No room in SEQ for mega sheds
South-east Queensland is experiencing a shortage of 'mega
shed' sites, according to Savills. Retailers, manufacturers and
logistics chains consider Brisbane a critical distribution hub
– which has seen unprecedented development of 50,000+ sqm
facilities in the region (02 July 2012)
More...
Council waste levy wound back from 01 July
2012
The Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection has repealed
the existing government waste levy from 01 July 2012. While the
gate fees of disposal sites remain the removal of the waste tax
will help business and local councils lower their costs, according
to Mr Powell (02 July 2012)
More...
In practice and courts – National
Carbon price claim complaints
The ACCC notes there may be some confusion arising from reports
about the variety of cost pressures that impact on businesses and
why prices may rise. The ACCC has published a series of Business
Snapshots – available at www.accc.gov.au/carbon -
including one on dealing with suppliers. To report a claim or for
further information on the ACCC's role in relation to carbon
price claims and a range of associated publications for businesses
and consumers, visit www.accc.gov.au/carbon (12
July 2012)
Current Draft Policies and Plans, Announcements
Consultation – Proposed reform to
zones
Proposed reforms to Victoria's zones have been announced.
Comments will be sought on the proposed residential, commercial,
industrial and rural zones between 17 July 2012 and 21 September
2012 (11 July 2012)
In practice and courts –Queensland
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
EPBC Act Public notices - Public Notifications and Referrals – Planning
2012/6459 Arrow Energy Pty Ltd/Energy generation and supply (non-renewable)/Bowen Basin Central Queensland/QLD/Arrow Bowen Pipeline (CSG), QLD Invitation for Public Comment on Referral 10 Jul 2012
2012/6457 Department of Transport and Main Roads (QLD)/Transport - land/Victoria Street Cardwell/QLD/Cardwell Foreshore Reconstruction Project Invitation for Public Comment on Referral 10 Jul 2012
2012/6455 Alma Properties Pty Ltd/Residential development/Dakabin, 27km north of Brisbane/QLD/Residential Development at 31 Alma Rd Dakabin, QLD Invitation for Public Comment on Referral 09 Jul 2012
2012/6453 Australian Power Boat Association Offshore Council Inc/Tourism and recreation/Moreton Bay, Redcliffe/QLD/Redcliffe Offshore Superboat Race Invitation for Public Comment on Referral 09 Jul 2012
2012/6246 Cape Alumina Limited/Mining/Cape York, 95km north of Weipa/QLD/Bauxite Hills Mine and Port Project Invitation for Public Comment on Assessment Process Notice: Draft EIS guidelines 06 Jul 2012
2012/6444 Department of Transport and Main Roads (QLD)/Transport - land/Central Queensland/QLD/Repair, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Leichhardt Highway, QLD Invitation for Public Comment on Referral 02 Jul 2012
Current Draft Policies and Plans, Announcements
Timetable for First Regional Plan Committee
meetings
The Deputy Premier will meet firstly with the Mayors of councils
within the boundaries of each region and those meetings will be
followed by the initial meetings of new Regional Planning
Committees. July 24- Mayors of Toowoomba, Southern Downs,
Goondiwindi, Western Downs, Maranoa and Balonne councils; July 27 -
Mayors of Banana, Central Highlands, Gladstone, Rockhampton and
Woorabinda councils (12 July 2012)
More...
QRAA – New loan interest rates for
Queensland's agricultural sector
Interest rates for the Queensland Government's First Start and
Sustainability Loans had been cut. The new fixed interest rates on
First Start and Sustainability Loans drawn down from 1 July 2012 to
31 December 2012 are: Term Interest rate 1 year fixed 4.24%; 3 year
fixed 4.26%; 5 year fixed 4.52% For further information on loan
benefits, terms and eligibility criteria Freecall 1800 623 946 or
visit www.qraa.qld.gov.au
(02 July 2012)
More...
Office of State Revenue Updated Public Rulings 04 July 2012
DA000.2.4—Self assessors, the Duties Act 2001 and the Taxation Administration Act 2001
DA000.11.2—Reassessment of transfer duty due to withdrawal of a home or first home concession
DA085.1.5—Concession for homes and first homes—occupancy requirements
DA086A.1.4—Inclusion of chattels in the acquisition of a home or first home
DA087.1.4—Transfer duty concession for homes and first homes—residential purposes
DA495.1.5—Waiving of adjudication fees
TAA060.3.5—Penalty tax—home concessions
Cases – Victoria
Commissioner of State Revenue v Snowy Hydro Limited
[2012] VSCA 145
TAXES AND DUTIES – Dutiable transaction –
Transfer of interest in landholding entity – Whether
entity 'land rich' – Power station joint venture
– Freehold land 'made available' to joint venture
by one joint venturer – Land partly leased to joint
venture partner – Unencumbered value of land –
Whether value affected by contractual obligation to joint venture
– Whether equitable interest created – Value of
intangible assets – Whether right to receive rental
separate asset from freehold title – Whether new argument
permitted on appeal – Whether penalty tax payable
– Whether taxpayer took reasonable care –
Appeal allowed – Duties Act 2000 (Vic) ss 21,
71–4, 87, 272(1).
EQUITY – Trusts – Joint venture – Power station – Production and sale of electricity – Output owned by joint venturers in proportionate shares – Hedging contracts entered into by one joint venturer – Hedging revenue to be shared in proportion to respective interests in joint venture – Whether contract asset held on trust – Intention to be inferred from commercial arrangements – Whether fiduciary duties owed More...
Dong v Sam (Civil Claims) [2012] VCAT 871
Contract – sale of business – whether the
parties entered into a binding contract – no agreement on
all essential terms – no acceptance of offer –
whether the contract, if made, was voidable for misrepresentation
– Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 s
75(1), (4) More...
Pavlovich v Pavlovich (Real Property) [2012] VCAT
869
Tribunal's power to order transfer of a co-owner's
interest to another co-owner under Part IV of the Property Law Act
1958 (Vic); presumptions of advancement and resulting trust as to
purchase price rebutted by parties' intentions at time of
purchase; Tribunal's jurisdiction where person is a co-owner in
law only and has no beneficial interest in the land More...
Soolido Proprietary Ltd & Anor v Bali Addiction Plus
More Pty Ltd (Retail Tenancies) [2012] VCAT 883
"Retail tenancy", s4 Retail Leases Act 2003, rent and
outgoings, damages to restore to previous condition, interest More...
Commissioner of State Revenue v Australand Investments
Pty Ltd [2012] VSCA 152
TAXATION – 'Land rich landholder' –
Duties Act 2000 (Vic) ss 3(1), 71, 78, 79, 85(2), 89E(1) and (2),
Items 20(6) and (7) of Schedule 2 – Information
Memorandum offering units in property trusts provided for exit
strategies – Subsequent redemption of units as part of
'stapling transaction' by which units in trusts stapled to
shares and other units – Whether 'widely held
trust' – Whether units 'issued to the public'
– Meaning of 'prospectus' – Whether
exit strategies constituted a written agreement or arrangement
– Whether stapling transaction (constituting a relevant
acquisition) resulted from a written agreement or was in response
to an arrangement made before commencement of s 89 and Items 20(6)
and (7) introduced by State Taxation Acts (Tax Reform) Act 2004
(Vic) More...
Portbury Development Co Pty Ltd v Ottedin Investments
Pty Ltd & Ors [2012] VSC 274
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for summary
judgment – Civil Procedure Act 2010 (Vic), s 63
– Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules 2005
(Vic), rr 23.01, 23.02 – Application granted Application
by defendants pursuant to r 11.05 (2)(b) for leave to join third
party after expiry of thirty days from time for delivery of defence
– Application refused.
REAL PROPERTY – Contract for sale of land –
Rescission notice for default in payment of purchase
monies– Default not remedied and contract rescinded
– Claim for shortfall and expenses after resale of
property – Defences considered to have no real prospect
of success More...
Myrtle Rose Pty Ltd v Wielunski Nominees Pty Ltd (Retail
Tenancies) [2012] VCAT 921
LANDLORD AND TENANT – Rectification of lease document;
relevant principles - Establishing intention of parties as to who
was responsible to pay for outgoings More...
Penniall Enterprises Pty Ltd v Owners Corporation
RN4160667X & Ors (Owners Corporation) [2012] VCAT
943|
Water leaking from a balcony in a multi-storey apartment building;
Owners Corporations Act 2006 ss 48, 49 and 122(1); Water Act 1989
ss 16 and 20. Plan of Subdivision, "Boundaries shown by thick
continuous lines are defined by Buildings", "Location of
Boundaries defined by buildings" More...
Owners Corporation No 1 PS511693Q v Sulomar & Anor
(Owners Corporation) [2012] VCAT 944
Fees – fee notice given before annual general meeting
set the fee – ratification – fee notice
effective – Owners Corporations Act 2006 ss 23, 24,
71(2)(f), 72(2)(e). 'Service' – special
resolution not required for providing recycled water for gardens,
etc., on common property – special resolution was
required for providing vouchers for free use of golf course
– Owners Corporations Act 2006 ss 4, 12, 46(b), 47(1) More...
Published – articles, papers, reports – Queensland
Queensland Flood Commission of Inquiry's Final Report: analysis of the implications
Engineers Australia releases comments on the Queensland
Flood Commission of Inquiry
Source: Engineers Australia's Queensland Division Flood
Committee
The report, collated by senior engineers and flood-experts from,
highlights the intense and highly complex challenges faced by the
dam engineers responding to the flood crisis in 2011 (July 2012)
More...
Cases – Queensland
Coordinator-General Department of Infrastructure and
Planning v Elliott as TTE & Anor [2012] QLC 31M
There had been no effective exercise of the option for renewal of
the lease.
Leases, Extensions, Waiver, Option More...
Abacus Funds Management v Sunshine Coast Regional
Council [2012] QPEC 046
Developer appeal against refusal of impact-assessable development
application – site adjoins applicant's established
major tourist resort whose character ("small clusters of
buildings set in extensive parklands and naturally vegetated
areas") is sought to be preserved by the precinct intent under
the planning scheme – building height limited by planning
scheme to two storeys with the possibility of three storeys
"surrounding the lake" – proposal for 158
self-contained apartments (providing an accommodation type in
demand but not available in the resort) in three large buildings of
four storeys and one of three storeys placed end to end, half of
the apartments facing the rear of the resort across its car park,
half facing designated wetlands with minimal setback –
applicable codes contemplated significant separation or buffering
for protection of wetlands – visual amenity issues for
road and Mudjimba Beach, also the Resort – whether
established "need" for the proposal (as tourist or
residential accommodation) and other factors overcame conflict with
the planning scheme – significance of earlier approvals,
one for material change of use (MCU) for similar buildings (with
somewhat smaller footprints) contained in a court order made by
consent, one allowing clearing of the site and its wetland
vegetation (implemented) and construction of a podium or platform
(said to provide a "hard edge" effective to protect the
adjacent wetlands) – MCU approval extended once by
Council to prevent lapsing, but subsequently lapsing when Council
refused two further requests (in refusals subject to pending
appeals) – whether 2005 approvals (for 56 or so units)
were a "starting point" – 2005 approval and
current proposal compared – current proposal said to be
"over development" More...
Goldvista Holdings Pty Ltd and Anor v J & L Branca
Investments Pty Ltd [2012] QCAT 257
Retail shop leases dispute – arrears of rent –
jurisdiction of Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal More...
Sticky Fingers Pty Ltd v Klooster [2012] QCAT
256
Compensation where the lessor substantially restricted the
lessee's access to the leased shop – unconscionable
conduct – no proof of damage – application
dismissed More...
Legislation – Queensland
Acts
Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Amendment Act
No 90 of 2012
An Act to amend the Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act
1980, and for other purposes, Administered by: Sustainability,
Environment, Water, Population and Communities Originating Bill:
Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Amendment Bill 2011 (05
July 2012) More...
Clean Energy (Customs Tariff Amendment) Act No 85 of
2012
An Act to amend the Customs Tariff Act 1995, and for related
purposes, Administered by: Attorney-General's; Originating
Bill: Clean Energy (Customs Tariff Amendment) Bill 2012 (04 July
2012) More...
Clean Energy Legislation Amendment Act No 84 of
2012
An Act to amend legislation relating to clean energy, and for
other purposes- definition of carbon dioxide equivalence) and
designated fuel means: natural gas; or taxable fuel (04 July 2012 )
More...
Clean Energy (Excise Tariff Legislation Amendment) Act
No 81 of 2012
An Act to amend excise tariff legislation, and for related
purposes, Administered by: Treasury; Originating Bill: Clean Energy
(Excise Tariff Legislation Amendment) Bill 2012 (03 July 2012) More...
Legislative Instruments
Fair Work (Building Industry) Act 2012 - Direction to
Fair Work Building Industry Inspectors (13/06/2012)
This direction revokes the Building and Construction Industry
Improvement Act 2005 - Direction to Inspectors (28/02/2011).
Administered by: Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (09
July 2012 ) More...
Financial Management and Accountability (Establishment
of the Climate Change Special Account) Determination
2012/16|
This determination establishes the Climate Change Special Account
to handle funds related to the National Partnership Agreement on
Energy Efficiency. Administered by: Finance and Deregulation (09
July 2012 ) More...
Australian Renewable Energy Agency Determination
2012
This determination sets out the funding strategy for 2012-13 which
allows an extension of a slightly revised version of the Emerging
Renewables Program with streamlined and efficient governance
arrangements, consideration of funding for shortlisted Solar
Flagships projects, and consideration of funding for applications
to the Advanced Biofuels Investment Readiness program, based on the
recommendation of the Biofuels Advisory Committee. Administered by:
Resources, Energy and Tourism (09 July 2012) More...
Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment
Regulation 2012 (No. 2) SLI 2012 No. 125
This regulation amends the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming
Initiative) Regulations 2011 to make transitional provisions in
relation to recent changes to the certification procedures for
applications for recognition as an offsets entity; Administered by:
Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (04 July 2012) More...
Carbon Farming (Destruction of Methane Generated from
Manure in Piggeries) Methodology Determination 2012
This determination gives effect to the methodology for the
Destruction of Methane Generated from Manure in Piggeries, in
accordance with section 106 of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming
Initiative Act) 2011; Administered by: Climate Change and Energy
Efficiency (04 July 2012) More...
Carbon Farming (Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
through Early Dry Season Savanna Burning) Methodology Determination
2012
This determination gives effect to the methodology for reducing
greenhouse gas emissions through early dry season savanna burning,
in accordance with section 106 of the Carbon Credits (Carbon
Farming Initiative) Act 2011.; Administered by: Climate Change and
Energy Efficiency (04 July 2012) More...
Australian National Registry of Emissions Units
Amendment Regulation 2012 (No. 2) SLI 2012 No. 124
This regulation amends the Australian National Registry of
Emissions Units Regulations 2011 to make transitional provisions in
relation to recent changes to certification procedures for
applications to open a Registry account. Administered by: Climate
Change and Energy Efficiency (02 July 2012) More...
Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Regulation 2012
(No. 5) SLI 2012 No. 127
This regulation amends the Renewable Energy (Electricity)
Regulations 2001 to prescribe the manufacture of reconstituted
wood-based panels as an additional emissions-intensive and
trade-exposed activity that is eligible under the Renewable Energy
(Electricity) Act 2000. Administered by: Climate Change and Energy
Efficiency (02 July 2012) More...
No 97 Housing and Public Works Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2012 - 06-07-2012
Schedule of fees current from 01 July 2012 under the Architects Act 2002; Building Act 1975; Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004; Domestic Building Contracts Act 2000; Housing Act 2003; Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002; Professional Engineers Act 2002; Queensland Building Services Authority Act 1991 ;Residential Services (Accreditation) Act 2002; Retirement Villages Act 1999
No 99 Electricity Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2012 - 06-07-2012
Amends the Electricity Act 1994 - Prescribed amount for credit for electricity produced by small photovoltaic generators
No 100 Sustainable Planning Amendment Regulation (No. 4) 2012 - 13-07-2012
Sustainable Planning Act 2009 - increase fees for assessing development applications for Brisbane core port land, and Planning and Environment Court fees in accordance with the 2012 annual rate for indexing fees and charges as determined by the Queensland Government
No 102 Justice Legislation (Fees) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2012 - 13-07-2012
Schedule of fees commencing on 13 July 2012 for Courts and Queensland Government Agencies and departments is listed here
Bills
Electricity (Early Termination) Amendment Bill 2012 - 10-07-2012
This Bill is for an Act to prohibit early termination or exit fees for small and residential customers where they are notified of an increase in charges during the course of their market contract and the increased charges exceed notified electricity prices.
Penalties and Sentences and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 - 11-07-2012
Progress of Bills
South-East Queensland water (distribution and retail restructuring) amendment bill 2012
Legislative Assembly 10/7/2012 Read a third time, passed all stages and awaiting assent
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