Governments might want to offer a range of incentives when contracting with private parties, but what are the relevant limitations? Can a Government promise tax relief in a contract - and is such a promise enforceable?
10 Dec 2010
On 26 November 2009, the Federal Government introduced into Parliament the Information Commissioner Bill 2009 and the Freedom of Information Amendment (Reform) Bill 2009, and moved one step closer to fully implementing its promised FOI reforms.
27 Nov 2009
In the second article dealing with NSW Commercial Principles for privately financed social infrastructure projects, John Shirbin takes a detailed look at the termination regime.
21 Dec 2007
In the first of a two-part article, John Shirbin examines the Relief Event, Force Majeure and Compensation Event Regimes of the NSW Government™s new Commercial Principles.
4 Sep 2007
If Government is not "carrying on a business", it's not bound by the Trade Practices Act. Does that immunity generally extend to anyone negotiating or contracting with it? Today the High Court said "no". For Government, the decision also has implications about the way it can undertake procurement.
29 Aug 2007
