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Land use issues in the Spotlight: Planning and Environment Court rejects proposal for “Noosa Marketplace”

The Planning and Environment Court handed down its decision on 16 December 2021, wherein Thynne + Macartney successfully represented Noosa Shire Council in respect of its decision to refuse a development application for a permit to develop land at 2-18 and 20 Hofmann Drive, Noosaville into a...

High Court delivers certainty on contractor test

The High Court recently delivered two important decisions clarifying the test for characterising workers as employees or contractors. Background In recent years, Courts have adopted a multi-factorial approach, assessing the nature of the relationship by reference to a ran...