Coal Seam Gas
Coal Seam Gas (CSG) activities are rapidly expanding across the Surat, Bowen and Galilee Basins. It can be a stressful and uncertain time for landholders
Commercial
Over the years it has been our pleasure to have been instrumental in the establishment and development of some of the North’s most exciting and
Conflict Management
Many firms treat conflict management and resolution as “litigation”. Litigation is rarely the first and never the only option for assisting clients to resolve their
Corporate
Increasingly complex legislation and a daunting regulatory regime impose formidable burdens on those responsible for the establishment, maintenance and management of today’s corporate entities. Never
Environment / Carbon Tax
We have a team of lawyers with extensive experience and knowledge in areas of environmental issues, climate change and carbon tax. Our work extends to
Finance & Taxation
Money might make the world go round, but it still needs to be managed, controlled and grown. We offer the traditional services associated with lending,
Government & International
Our services are not limited to the private sector, or to Australian shores. Drawing on extensive academic and practical expertise, we offer the services of
Intellectual Property
Protection, management and commercialisation of intellectual property are matters of great value. After all, the product of skill and ingenuity demands and deserves the greatest
International Affairs
Operating in today’s global business environment clients need advisors with an International presence. Suthers Taylor offers clients access to legal advice and resources on an
Mineral Resources Act - Restricted Lands
Currently under the Mineral Resources Act, the Mining Minister has the power to declare restricted land under two Categories. Category A — written consent by
Mining Law
Mining companies (gas / petroleum / minerals) are vested with various rights under relevant State laws to conduct exploration, prospective, development and mining operations on
Planning & Development
Australians are more conscious now than at any other time in history of the need to plan the growth of our communities. Consistent with community
Property
Property transactions still figure prominently in the lives of corporations and individuals. Despite what may be the popular perception, land transactions can be complex and
Racing Law
The Racing Industry is unique part of Australia’s economic sector and an industry that is essential to Australia’s social fabric. This individuality requires advice that
Restructure of Family Assets
To many rural families succession is a live issue. Many hurdles need to clear prior to a Restructure of Assets for succession. Some hurdles relate
Resumption / Acquisition Law
The Government is vested with powers under State acquisition laws to acquire land – by voluntary agreement where possible, or where such agreement cannot be
Rural Services
Only people who have experienced the reality of commercial life in Australia’s rural areas really understand the different dynamics and rules that apply. Rural people
Testamentary Trust
What is a Testamentary Trust [TT]? TT is a trust created under a person’s will which does not come into effect until after their death.
Thinning Thickened Vegetation
Thinning your vegetation the Law has Change PROBLEM Thinning Thickened Vegetation (Thinning) 18 May 2018, Queensland has another change to Thinning of vegetation on your
Vegetation Clearing Laws
PROBLEM DNRME are constantly changing clearing vegetation laws, adversely impacting all rural landholders across Queensland. Recent amendments, allowed: Changes to Regulated Vegetation mapping protecting more