Most States in Australia have announced land tax relief measures to support landlords and tenants through the COVID-19 crisis.
On 7 April, the National Cabinet agreed that the Mandatory Commercial Tenancy Code (the Code) be legislated in each State and Territory and it will come into effect from a date following 3 April 2020.
Just before the Easter Break on 7 April, the National Cabinet agreed for the Mandatory Commercial Tenancy Code (the Code) to be legislated in each state and territory jurisdiction. While no state or territory has specifically enacted all of the provisions of the Code, the Victorian Government has today announced that urgent legislation will be introduced into Parliament on Thursday 23 April 2020 to implement the Code. We are expecting that the principles in the Code will have legal effect shortly afterwards.
As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, many businesses find themselves confronted with a potentially significant decrease in turnover without a clear indication of when this crisis will be resolved. Consequently, companies are trying to limit their costs in these difficult times.
On 7 April, the National Cabinet agreed for the Mandatory Commercial Tenancy Code (the Code) to be legislated in each state and territory jurisdiction.
The Coronavirus Act 2020 is a piece of emergency legislation to give the government powers to contain the spread of COVID-19, including powers to issue directions in relation to events, gatherings and premises. It had its first reading on March 19, 2020 and received Royal Assent on March 25, 2020.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread with startling rapidity. In response, government advice and policies are being revised at an accelerating pace and are increasingly draconian.
What is the impact on tenants of commercial property from a legal perspective? Here are answers to ten frequently asked questions.
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