property

Native title: older and deeper than the Constitution

Commonwealth v Yunupingu has exploded native title doctrine. Understand the context and reasoning behind the watershed decision.

Man signs a contract on a desk, next to scale models of houses

Retainers and the extent of a solicitor’s duty of care

Recent ACT Civil & Administrative Tribunal decision considers the extent of a solicitor’s duty of care when providing advice in conveyancing transactions.

Awakening the sleeping giant: FIRB obligations and testamentary gifts to foreign beneficiaries

Changes to the Foreign Investment Review regime have important implications for testamentary gifts to foreign persons and the administration of deceased estates.