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Christie’s and Sotheby’s auction houses are accustomed to selling expensive and unique artwork. In October, Sotheby’s sold a work by renowned street artist Banksy entitled Girl with Balloon for $US1.4 million ($A1.97 million), which the artist then proceeded to partially shred by remote device. The purchaser still proceeded with the sale and it is anticipated […]

This article originally appeared in Queensland Bowler magazine, November 2018 edition As the race that stops a nation draws near, we thought it timely to remind licensees of their obligations in relation to sweeps and drink promotions so that members can continue to lap up the atmosphere at their respective clubs this racing season. Trading

The long awaited announcement of the commencement date for the next round of amendments to the Retirement Villages Act 1999 (Qld) (the RV Act) was proclaimed late last week. The next round of changes, which will impact every Queensland retirement village, is set to take effect on 1 February 2019. We have summarised the changes

The Government has this month announced a suite of legislative reforms to improve the integrity of data maintained by corporate regulators and target illegal phoenix activity. The proposed laws will introduce a single consolidated business register and impose a requirement for all company directors to hold a Director Identification Number (DIN). Consolidated business register The

This article originally appeared in QHA Review magazine, October 2018 edition With areas of Queensland currently experiencing growth, we thought it timely to explain the key factors and processes involved in developing a Greenfield hotel or pub site for any of you who are looking to capitalise on new opportunities. A Greenfield hotel or pub

Illegal phoenix activity refers to the creation of new companies to continue running the previous business or businesses of deliberately wound up companies, to avoid paying their outstanding debts. The Australian economy is significantly affected by this issue, with the specially created Phoenixing Taskforce estimating that in 2015-2016, the problem cost between $2.85 billion and

This article originally appeared in Club Insight magazine, Issue Five – October November 2018 What if one of your regulars is “well known” for all the wrong reasons – consistently intoxicated, disorderly and a general nuisance – so much so that you no longer want them around? Responsible service of alcohol is an essential responsibility

An interim report on the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry was released by the Commissioner, the Honourable Kenneth Madison Hayne AC QC, on 28 September 2018. Whilst there is likely to be a shake-up of the financial services industry once the inquiry is completed, it is evident from

Anyone who has been to Fiji will have been welcomed (enthusiastically) by locals with a hearty greeting of “bula”. However, shots are being fired over the Pacific as Fijians have become very upset by the proposed use of the term (and their native language) which has been registered as a trade mark in the United

This article originally appeared in QHA Review magazine, September 2018 edition Detached bottle shops are a concept unique to Queensland. While many people may be interested in opening a bottle shop, it is an opportunity only able to be pursued by licensees under a commercial hotel liquor licence. This presents commercial hotel licensees a distinct