This question has vexed the leasing community for some time, and has recently been addressed (in part at least) by a VCAT decision that was published in the last week or so. There are, by and large, two questions: Does the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) continue to apply to the lease if, say, the […]
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What happens if a tenant renews a retail premises lease when the Act no longer applies?
Application of the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) to leases of 15 years or more: LFRACM INC v Halski Pty Ltd [2025] VCC 1506
November 12, 2025
Many readers will be familiar with the Ministerial determination that excludes lease with a term of 15 years or more (and certain other related leases) from the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic). For those who are not, a copy of that determination is available by following the link here. The 15 year determination has been a […]

November 14, 2025
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