News
Victoria Airs Laws To Chase “Dodgy Builders” For Cladding Issues
Victoria has announced new laws allowing the state government to chase builders for the cost of cladding rectification, prompting the main industry body, the Victorian Building Authority, to fume that it is being singled out for a problem caused by many players, including the government.
VCAT Clarification in Victoria’s Shifting Landscape Of Retail And Commercial Leasing
Landlords and tenants across Victoria should take note of VCAT’s important decision handed down in July 2019 matter of Phillips v Abel [2019] VCAT 1031. This decision is an important landmark in the shifting landscape of retail and commercial leasing in Victoria.
Amendments to Victorian Duties and Land Taxes – The State Taxation Acts Amendment Act 2019
The introduction of new provisions into the Duties Act 2000 provides for a concessional rate of land transfer duty where there are transfers of commercial and industrial land located wholly in regional Victoria. The concession is to be gradually increased between 2019 and 2023. The new provision will be a welcome relief to those purchasing commercial property in regional Victoria.
Changes To The Real Estate Industry Award 2010
On 30 April 2019, the Fair Work Commission varied the Real Estate Industry Award 2010 in relation to who can be engaged as Commission Only Employees.