Pricing considerations for the construction industry - the impact of the Carbon Price Mechanism
Sustainability & Climate Change eBulletin - 3 April 2012
The Carbon Price Mechanism is due to commence on 1 July 2012 and is likely to have an "indirect direct cost" impact on participants in the Australian construction industry by increasing the cost of construction materials. Read full article...
The new price on carbon - is your business affected?
Sustainability & Climate Change eBulletin - 13 December 2011
After much debate and many false starts, the Government has finally brought in its carbon price mechanism.  In this eBulletin, we have put together a Q&A that explains the carbon price mechanism, who it will affect and how. Read full article...
Commercial building disclosure scheme - the transition period is over
Property, Projects & Infrastructure eBulletin – 14 November 2011
On 31 October 2011, the 12 month transition period ended under the commercial building disclosure scheme. This means that a NABERS Energy rating on its own will no longer satisfy disclosure requirements under the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010 (Cth). Read full article...
Reminder for developers - Changes to the law affecting off-the-plan contracts of sale, effective 1 September 2011
Property, Projects & Infrastructure eBulletin – 19 August 2011
From 1 September 2011 there will be some significant changes to the law affecting off-the-plan contracts of sale in Victoria. The changes, designed to increase consumer protection, will make it far easier for a purchaser to rescind an off-the-plan contract, as well as varying how deposits can be held. Read full article...
Torrens Assurance Levy to be abolished in July
Property, Projects & Infrastructure eBulletin – 18 May 2011
The Torrens Assurance Levy will be abolished when the Real Property Amendment (Torrens Assurance Levy Repeal) Bill 2011 (NSW) comes into effect on 1 July 2011.  This means that the levy will no longer apply to transfers under contracts for sale of land dated on or after 1 July 2011.  Purchasers of property in NSW may want to consider delaying the exchange of contracts until 1 July 2011 to take advantage of the abolition of the levy. Read full article...
Need to know! NSW SOPA Amendment operates from Monday 28 February 2011
Property, Projects & Infrastructure eBulletin - 25 February 2011
Changes to the NSW Security of Payment Act mean that a claimant can now compel a party above them in the chain of contracts to withhold progress payments to a respondent. This has serious implications for industry cashflows. Read full article...
Key features of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill
Climate Change eBulletin 19 March 2009
The exposure draft Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 was released by the Federal Government on 10 March 2009.  The Bill sets out the framework for the proposed Australian emissions trading scheme, known as the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. Read full article...
ASIC to facilitate easier capital raising by listed entities
Corporate Advisory eBulletin - 6 March 2009
ASIC has released a Consultation Paper proposing a number of measures designed to facilitate equity capital raisings by listed companies, given that current financial conditions have significantly restricted listed companies' access to debt financing. Read full article...
Queensland tenants may soon be liable for land tax
Property, Projects & Infrastructure eBulletin - February 2009
The Queensland Government has released a draft bill to remove the current prohibition on a landlord recovering land tax from a tenant under the Land Tax Act 1915. Read full article...
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme White Paper
Climate Change eBulletin - 20 December 2008
On 15 December 2008 the Federal Government unveiled the full report of its highly anticipated carbon pollution reduction scheme. Read full article...
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