Commercial Leases: When is Time of the Essence?

It is well settled that when a Lease contains a clause which expressly stipulates that time is of the essence, the parties have agreed to [...]

Non-Party Costs: Can a costs order be made against a party not named in Court proceedings?

It is important to understand non-party costs orders in Queensland. This article sets out key legal principles and insights from WOHB Pty Ltd v Williams [...]

Strata Reforms: Introducing the Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill

Originally announced earlier this year by the Queensland Government as a key measure arising from the 2022 Housing Summit, on 24 August 2023 the Queensland [...]

Default Judgements: To Review or Not to Review, that is the Question…

This article is written in the spirit of collegiality as a practical guide for practitioners considering whether to review an erroneous Default Judgment. UCPR Rule [...]

Environmental Footprint of Rural Land: Carbon Farming and the Great Barrier Reef

Before committing to a purchase, buyers must consider more than the physical features of rural land. Third party arrangements, leases and renewable energy agreements in [...]

The Lay of the Land: Water Licencing, Vegetation Management and Contamination

Water allocations, vegetation management, contamination and biosecurity obligations are just a few important matters for buyers to consider before purchasing rural property in Queensland. The [...]

Buyer Beware: Due Diligence and Buying Rural Property in Queensland

Thinking of buying a rural property in Queensland? It is important to consider these issues when contemplating such a purchase. This is the first part [...]

2022 Chain Reaction Challenge Foundation Corporate Bike Ride

Here at Broadley Rees Hogan Lawyers, we have a tradition of giving back to our community, particularly charities that rely heavily on fundraising activities and [...]

Balancing Freedom of Expression and Political Communication – The New Model Defamation Provisions

Australia’s defamation laws have long been criticised as being of little benefit. In Queensland, the Defamation Act 2005 (Qld) has been in effect since 2006 [...]