In addition to the substantial rate reductions, Mr Young confirmed that all major scheme innovations introduced in recent years will remain in place for 2026/27.
The amendments include significant shifts in Queensland leasing law with the imposition of criminal and civil liability on commercial lessors and the introduction of a statutory right to terminate leases of closed premises.
The recent decision in Medibank Private Limited v McClure [2026] FCAFC 38 (20 March 2026) emphasises the attachment of privilege to work done will depend on what was the dominant purpose of the lawyers' involvement.
The advent of the internet exacerbated this problem, with clients able to search articles and opinions – with sources of various levels of expertise – to challenge a practitioner’s guidance, advice and strategies.
In 2022, the respondent solicitor became involved in a tenancy dispute with the complainant, a real estate agent who managed the residential property he occupied.
The respondent solicitor’s conduct was ‘bundled up’ into four overarching categories including issues with trust account management, acting twice in a conflict of interest, providing false or misleading information to QLS and failing to pay employees’ superannuation contributions.
