Leasing Alert – Recent Key Decisions - Recent decisions across VCAT, the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia highlight key trends in leasing law. Landlords who overreach risk significant damages, tenants retain limited, but real, avenues to challenge valuations and enforcement, and Courts are insisting on strict documentation while applying a pragmatic approach to covenants and valuations. Navigating COVID-19 Safe-Harbour Provisions in Claims of Insolvent Trading: A Case of Pandemic Precedent - In the recent case of Preiner & Anor v Shin & Anor [2025] NSWDC 341 the District Court of NSW has, for the first time, explored the application of the 'COVID-19 safe harbour' provisions which offered temporary relief for directors from insolvent trading liabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Are Offence Dates Important in Planning Prosecutions? - Alleged offence dates are often overlooked when considering a planning prosecution but understanding when the alleged offence took place is vital for penalty calculations, as well as potential future prosecutions.