The last few months have seen dramatic transformations across businesses and industries. For all of us, these changes have happened at speed, but it is important that we take some time to think about the changes and the impacts these have had on our businesses at both a macro and micro level. For some of […]
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The Pastoral Award governs the employment of most employees working in agribusinesses within Queensland. The Award and the National Employment Standards set out minimum employment terms and conditions between certain employees and employers and, in most cases, cannot be overridden by agreements between the employer and the employee. On 1 March 2020, new provisions were […]

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The Queensland Government has waived the requirement to pay rent on certain Crown leasehold land for the 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020 and 1 July 2020 to 30 September 2020 quarters. Category 11 leases issued for primary production, being most of the Crown leases held by Thynne + Macartney’s rural clients, fall within […]

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To make a valid Will, you must ordinarily sign in the physical presence of two adult witnesses. The witnesses should not be a person or the spouse of a person who stands to receive a gift under the Will. COVID-19 restrictions mean it can be difficult to arrange for two suitable witnesses to be in […]

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The Jangga People of Central Queensland have lodged an application in the Federal Court of Australia seeking a determination of native title over an area of approximately 27,990 square kilometres south of Charters Towers and east of Hughenden. A determination of native title is an order of the Federal Court recognising the rights the native […]

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On 29 March 2020, the Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, announced several temporary changes to the foreign investment review framework in response to COVID-19. For the duration of the COVID-19 crisis: all monetary screening thresholds under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (Cth) have been temporarily reduced to $0; and the standard 30-day review and decision-making […]

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The National Cabinet has released a Mandatory Code of Conduct for landlords and tenants during the COVID-19 crisis. The Code deals with the temporary reduction of rents for those tenants whose businesses are adversely affected by trade during the crisis. While the principles of the Code are not yet legislated, we expect that the State […]

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Agribusiness branding Graziers and farmers often use logos, words or a combination of both to promote and sell their products. The value of these brands can grow over time and become, with wide-spread recognition, an important and valuable asset.   Use in Australia and overseas The brands may be used by an agribusiness in its […]

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Today the Queensland Government enacted Regulations changing the way Wills and other significant documents can be executed and witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Regulations apply to: Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney (the “Documents”); The Documents when they are signed and witnessed between 15 May 2020 and 31 December 2020. The Regulations address challenges […]

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The Retail Shop Lease and Other Commercial Lease (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 brings the principles in the National Cabinet’s mandatory code of conduct for SME commercial leasing principles for COVID-19 into legislative force in Queensland. The Regulation is scheduled to remain in force until 31 December 2020.   What leases does the Regulation apply […]
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Doyle’s Guide for Leading Firms and Lawyers has again recognised Thynne + Macartney as the only Queensland first tier law firm for Agribusiness in 2020, a ranking the firm has held since 2016. Congratulations to our partners Peter Kenny, Ari McCamley and Alex Ramsey who have been recognised as leading lawyers by the Guide. Peter […]
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Thynne + Macartney partner, Alex Ramsey, and associate, Hannah Barbour, have been appointed as approved advisors under the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority’s (QRIDA) Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Program. The Program provides landholders with rebates up to $10,000 to offset the cost of obtaining relevant advice related to carbon farming projects and how these […]
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Last night the Queensland Parliament passed new legislation which grants relevant Ministers the power to make regulations to implement the National Cabinet’s ‘Mandatory Code of Conduct for SME Commercial Leases’. It is titled the COVID-19 Emergency Response Bill 2020 (Bill). It is expected that the Bill will receive assent shortly and commence operation. The Bill […]
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Sixteen of Thynne + Macartney’s lawyers are recognised as top legal talent in Australia across nineteen practice areas in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers Australia. This year on year increase in the number of lawyers recognised for their expertise, as well as the number of practice areas ranked, has demonstrated that Thynne + Macartney […]
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If you are a landlord and have been impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this checklist will help get you started on understanding and managing a tenant’s access to the COVID-19 rent relief package. Thynne + Macartney is working with landlords to understand the framework and to assist them to achieve best outcome. Should you […]
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The Queensland Government announced on 9 April a $400m land tax relief package for property owners. The package provides: a 3 month rebate of land tax for 2019-20; and a further 3 month deferral of land tax for 2020-21, if the tax payer agrees to provide rent relief for tenants affected by the Coronavirus downturn. […]
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COVID-19 is creating many challenges across the globe. Challenges for governments, health departments, businesses, families, individuals and the community at large. Priorities have changed and the world has now seen many restrictions on freedoms and movement of goods and services. Very few businesses have not been affected by the recent events. Into the future there […]
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As COVID-19 continues to evolve, Thynne + Macartney is responding to numerous enquiries regarding the operation of ports in Queensland, as well as any restrictions on foreign vessels entering Queensland ports. Strict restrictions are in place and the situation is changing on an almost daily basis. Clients can find the latest updates on the following […]
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The Personal Property Securities Act (PPS) and its Register (the Register) have many benefits. Peter Mills is an expert on the PPS. He sits on the Federal Government Register’s User Forum, suggesting various ways to improve the functionality of the Register. This Alert looks at 10 tips and traps when dealing with the PPSA and […]
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Aaron Webb and Cameron Graham have again been recognised for their expertise in property & real estate and leasing law in Queensland by Doyle’s Guide 2020, and the firm has again been recognised for its expertise in Queensland in property & real estate law. Aaron was individually recognised in both property & real estate law […]
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