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Country for cousins – transfer duty concession widened

For decades, the concession that allows primary production land to be transferred amongst family members without transfer duty consequences has been an important part of succession planning exercises. Although traditionally the concession was only available to direct lineal descendants and spouses of a transferor, the Queensland Government has progressively widened the scope of family members […]
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Duty exemptions available for eligible small business restructures on “small business property”

The Queensland Treasurer has announced a new exemption from duty on small business restructures occurring after 7 September 2020. Sole traders, partnerships and discretionary trusts that are “small business entities” can now transfer “small business property” to a newly registered company (or a company that has been dormant since its creation) without paying duty.   […]
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A new “flexible” approach to contracts for the Emissions Reduction Fund

In an effort to respond to the increased popularity of the voluntary carbon market and boost participation in the Federal Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has introduced new “optional delivery contracts”.   How does the ERF auction process work? Under the ERF auction process, you can enter into a contractual […]
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Force Majeure – are you sure?

Once the ambit of law school lectures and crossword experts, 2020 brought the term “force majeure” into the common language as COVID-19 interrupted commerce across the world. A force majeure event includes acts of God, natural disasters, national emergencies or acts of war and, generally, excuses a party from doing something that it was required […]
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Will your insurer respond if you’re sued because of gas or mining on your property?

Earlier this year, news broke that Insurance Australia Group (IAG) and its subsidiaries WFI and CGU would not renew landholder public liability insurance policies for properties on which there is coal seam gas or shale gas activities or infrastructure. Landholders are still wondering how best to protect themselves.   Background All prudent landholders rely on […]
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How do you challenge a notice that you’ve illegally cleared vegetation?

It is important that landowners are aware of their rights in circumstances where they receive what is known as an “information notice” from the Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy (Department) alleging illegal vegetation clearing on the landowner’s property. There may be legitimate reasons why an information notice is factually incorrect including inaccurate or […]
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Is your land required for the Inland Rail project?

The Inland Rail project connecting Melbourne to Brisbane via 1,700 km of railway track through regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland is being ‘fast-tracked’ by the Australian Government as part of the Covid-19 JobMaker scheme. In Queensland, land for the project will likely be acquired through a compulsory acquisition process once the project is […]
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A potential “sting in the tail” for existing Conduct and Compensation Agreements with gas companies

A lot of our clients have entered into Conduct and Compensation Agreements (CCA’s) with coal seam gas (CSG) companies over the last 15 years or so. A decision of the Land Appeal Court of Queensland which was handed down earlier this year potentially creates an unintended problem for those landowners who have existing CCA’s with […]
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Thynne + Macartney walk and run for remembrance

Over 25 staff from Thynne + Macartney participated in Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation’s (GMRF) Run, Walk or Wheel for Remembrance event on Friday 6 November. This year, a ‘virtual’ event took place where individual participants or small groups hosted their own charity runs in remembrance for all the brave men and women who served our […]
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It’s a Shave New World – Thynne + Macartney commit to Movember

Thynne + Macartney are joining the mo-vement this Movember and are growing mos, making moves and taking up mo challenges to support men’s health.  Movember puts a spotlight on men’s health and wellbeing with particular focus on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, men’s mental health and suicide prevention. The mo-vement shakes up men’s health research and […]
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Andrew McCormack joins Thynne + Macartney’s Family Law practice

Thynne + Macartney is delighted to welcome accredited specialist and mediator Andrew McCormack as a Family Lawyer in their Private Clients group. Andrew joins as Special Counsel and will work with Nichola Di Muzio to expand the capabilities of the team. Both Andrew and Nichola are Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialists in Family Law, Andrew […]
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Professional Indemnity group promoted by Doyle’s Guide

Doyle’s Guide to Leading Lawyers recognizes Thynne + Macartney’s Professional Indemnity group and partners John Moore and Cameron Solley in their 2020 guide. Congratulations to Partners John Moore and Cameron Solley for their continued individual ranking by Doyle’s Guide as leading lawyers practicing within the areas of professional negligence and indemnity matters in Queensland. This […]
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COVID-19 regulations for commercial leases extended by Queensland Government

Following last week’s alert, the Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Amendment Regulation 2020 (Amendment Regulation) has now been tabled by Queensland’s Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Yvette D’Ath. Different requirements have been specified to those imposed for the Response Period (29 March 2020 to 30 September 2020) under the Retail […]
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Coronavirus Alert: COVID-19 Regulation for commercial leases to be extended

The moratorium on the ability of commercial landlords to evict tenants will be extended by 3 months to 31 December 2020 as announced by Queensland’s Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Yvette D’Ath. Under the Retail Shop Lease and Other Commercial Lease (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020, the ‘response period’ ends on 30 September 2020 […]
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Thynne + Macartney and lead partner Karen Gaston promoted by Doyle’s Leading Lawyers for Wills & Estates Litigation in Queensland

Thynne + Macartney is delighted to announce our promotion to First Tier Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firm in Queensland in the 2020 Doyle’s Guides for Leading Lawyers. Congratulations to team leader Karen Gaston who has been recognised as a Preeminent lawyer in Wills + Estates Litigation, promoted from Leading Lawyer, and Ashleigh Poole and […]
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AMSA launches new campaign targeting container ships

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has launched a focused campaign targeting container ships visiting Australian ports. The campaign is set to run from 1 August to 31 October 2020. AMSA warns that any container ship visiting Australia within the designated period should expect a visit. AMSA has conducted focused inspection campaigns in the past but […]
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Thynne + Macartney nominated for Employer of Choice and Wellness Initiative of the Year

Lawyers Weekly have selected Thynne + Macartney as a finalist in both the Employer of Choice and Wellness Initiative of the Year categories at the Australian Law Awards 2020. We are particularly proud to be recognized in these categories. Looking after our people and their wellbeing has been a guiding principle at Thynne + Macartney […]
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Thynne + Macartney a Finalist for Property Team of the Year

Thynne + Macartney is a finalist at the upcoming Australian Law Awards for the Property Team of the Year. Between July 2019 and June 2020, lawyers across the firm advised on property transactions exceeding $1.3 billion in value. Our leading Agribusiness team advised on numerous signature blue ribbon rural property transactions, including the highest value […]
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What is a cy-pres order?

What do you do if you are responsible for a charitable trust and the objects are out of date, or you can no longer fulfil the terms? There is a solution – a cy-pres order. The French term ‘cy-pres’ means ‘as near as possible’. Under the Trusts Act, the Supreme Court of Queensland has the […]
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Thynne + Macartney announces five new promotions

Thynne + Macartney is delighted to announce the promotion of two new Partners, two new Senior Associates and a new Associate effective from 1 July 2020. Congratulations to the following lawyers: Ashleigh Poole in Wills + Estates for her promotion to Partner Michael Mayes in Banking + Finance for his promotion to Partner Hannah Barbour […]
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