Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Further donation and governance questions
Gold Coast Council records and media reports raised questions about donations by individuals associated with Sunland and possible conflicts involving local political decisions. The individuals concerned disputed that the donations were made on behalf of Sunland.
2018
Political donation scrutiny after Queensland prohibition
Queensland legislation criminalized political donations by property developers. Related reporting in 2019 raised further questions about donations involving Soheil Abedian, Sunland director Rebecca Frizelle and people connected with the group.
2011
Q1 defects and corrosion litigation
The body corporate of Q1 sued Sunland over alleged defects and corrosion. Sunland disputed responsibility and argued that its construction contract did not provide the guarantee asserted by the claimant.
2009
Dubai bribery and property litigation
A Sunland executive was detained in Dubai amid allegations involving bribery, consultancy payments and a proposed property acquisition. Sunland’s ensuing litigation was criticized by courts in Australia and Dubai, and the company was ordered to pay legal costs after its claims failed.
2006
Gold Coast political donations controversy
Queensland’s Crime and Misconduct Commission identified Sunland and Soheil Abedian as key participants in concealed or improper donations associated with the 2004 Gold Coast Council election. Sunland subsequently said it would stop donating to individual councillors while continuing to support political parties.