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Suburban Rail Loop Update
On 20 December 2020, the Minister for Planning declared the works proposed for Stage One of the Project as public works requiring an environment effects statement (EES), including community consultation and an independent panel review to inform the Minister's Assessment and decision-making. The Stage One…
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What is a lease Disclosure Statement?
Sarah Ward
A lease Disclosure Statement (DS) provides a summary of the major commercial terms of a retail lease. The DS must be provided by the Landlord (or its leasing agent) to the Tenant of the retail premises at least 14 days before a lease is entered…
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It is a great time to purchase Alpine Property
Sarah Ward
Now is a great time to purchase an alpine property as there are currently stamp duty savings on both commercial and industrial property and residential property. Commercial & Industrial Property There are stamp duty concessions available if you entered into a contract to purchase commercial…
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4 New Principal Lawyers for Aitken Partners
Andrew Clarke
Aitken Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of 4 new Principal Lawyers – Lizia Lim, Jonathon Lean, Paolo Tatti and Natasha Ozolins – effective 1 January. The firm now has 17 Principal Lawyers, with 8 of those being appointed in the past 12 months.…
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The effect of Capital Gains Tax in Family Law Proceedings
Danie Mellas
When parties to a marriage or a de facto relationship separate and adjust property interests between them they will either retain, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of assets they have accumulated during their marriage. As a result, taxation issues can arise in many family law…
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Increase in ambulance call-outs fuels fresh family violence concerns
Susan Ilias
The incidents of family violence and violence related injuries has continued to rise as a result of the pandemic despite the relaxation of restrictions. Recent data released by the Crime Statistic Agency reveals that there has been a significant increase in family violence related ambulance…
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Getting the right advice in relation to choice of jurisdiction for multi-jurisdictional family law disputes
Jodylee Bartal
High Court decision in Clayton v Bant: Getting the right advice in relation to choice of jurisdiction for multi-jurisdictional family law disputes Background The Wife is an Australian Citizen and the Husband is a Citizen of the UAE. The parties met and commenced cohabitation in…
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Who can contest a Will in Victoria
Daniel Black
Daniel Black from Aitken Partners acclaimed Wills & Estates team has a look at the classes of individuals who can contest a Will in Victoria. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y1MMkJ777g[/embedyt]
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Compulsory Acquisition Update – North East Link Project
Natasha Ozolins
The compulsory acquisition process is now well underway for the North East Link Project with Notices of Intention to Acquire and Notices of Acquisition having now been served on some properties impacted by the Project. In addition, early construction has commenced with the Authority’s contractors…
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Compulsory Acquisition Update on Yan Yean Road Duplication – Stage 2
Major Road Projects Victoria (“MRPV”) is undertaking planning works for the design development of the Yan Yean Road Duplication – Stage 2 Project which will involve the compulsory acquisition of land required for the Project. We understand that MRPV is currently serving potentially affected landowners…
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Hall Road & Western Port Highway Upgrade Compulsory Acquisition Update
Natasha Ozolins
The Victorian and Federal Governments have committed funding for the Hall Road and Western Port Highway Upgrade which will include compulsory acquisitions for properties affected on 5.2km of Hall Road between McCormicks Road and Cranbourne-Frankston Road together with upgrading two Western Port Highway roundabouts to…
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Narre Warren North Road Upgrade Compulsory Acquisition Update
Natasha Ozolins
Both the Victorian and Federal Governments have committed funding to upgrade Narre Warren North Road between Fox Road and Belgrave-Hallam Road, and the compulsory acquisition process is expected to commence soon. The Project will add an extra lane in each direction of Narre Warren North…
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Legal tips for Chinese businesspeople in Australia
Shixian Zhang
Topic 1: Goodwill and Sale of Business China » Goodwill is not a foreign concept for China. As defined in the Contemporary Chinese Dictionary (Xian Dai Han Yu Ci Dian), goodwill means the reputation of a business in Chinese, the same meaning as in English.…
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Wallan Area Network Improvement Project Update
Natasha Ozolins
The Department of Transport ('the Authority') has announced it has prepared a draft Planning Scheme Amendment for the Wallan Area Network Improvement Project which will lead to compulsory acquisitions. In the majority of cases, the Authority is not able to compulsorily acquire land until a…
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Barwon Heads Road Project Update
Natasha Ozolins
On 26 October 2020, Premier Daniel Andrews declared in the Victoria Government Gazette that the Barwon Heads Road Project was a declared project for the purpose of the Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act 2009 (VIC), opening the way for compulsory acquisitions in the area. The…
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