A judge has confirmed that 5Point, the developer of a beach-front apartment complex in Palm Beach, can add an additional two storeys to the tower, finding that the region is becoming a medium density area which can visually accommodate high rise buildings. Luxury developer 5Point was approved in October 2023 to begin construction on the…
A judge has found Clive Palmer’s appeal of a judgment striking out his lawsuits against former ASIC chair James Shipton raises important questions about what’s required to advance a claim of misfeasance in public office and should be heard by the Full Court.
The Anglican Church’s Brisbane diocese can’t block the installation of ethanol tanks at a brewery adjoining the Francis Theological college, with a judge finding no “unacceptable risk” of explosion.
The Queensland Supreme Court has tossed a judicial review application by mining magnate Clive Palmer seeking a declaration that criminal proceedings against him should be thrown out as abuses of process.
After nearly a decade of litigation — including a High Court appeal — a court has signed off on a $3.79 million settlement in a class action against Redland City Council over alleged unlawful levies.
AUSTRAC wants Star to pay a $400 million penalty for breaching anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws, while the company claims a penalty of more than $100 million would tip it into liquidation.
The owners of land acquired to build the Mordialloc Freeway have lost a bid for $52.8 million in compensation, with an appeals court affirming that they are only entitled to $2.24 million because of prior compensation paid on the land.
A contractor who worked on the Westmead Children’s Hospital is seeking orders compelling Roberts Co to make a $3.2 million progress payment, arguing service past business hours on Friday was still Friday service.
A judge has ruled that the owners corporation of a 20-unit development in Cabramatta is entitled to damages from the developer over defects, after promised rectification works were not carried out by an agreed date.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has launched legal action against Philips Electronics for allegedly supplying CPAP and BiPAP devices, used to assist individuals with sleep apnea, which it knew posed risks to users.