Articles
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18 February 2009
Insolvency
Funding litigation from secured assets - case raises questions fo…
Liquidators will now be more readily able to fund litigation and pay for it out of assets the subject of a fixed charge.
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11 February 2009
Workplace Law & Culture
Reflecting on Forward with Fairness - the Fair Work Bill and how…
Labor?s new workplace relations system is at our doorstep.
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06 February 2009
Trusts
Private charitable giving - proposed changes to the rules for Pre…
PPFs were introduced by the Howard Government in 2001 to encourage private philanthropy in Australia.
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06 February 2009
Insolvency
Retroactive changes ensure liquidators not liable for GST
A recently decided case has held that a liquidator is not personally liable for GST on the sale of assets of an Incapacitated Entity.
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20 January 2009
Deceased Estates
Wills & Estates Law Update - changes to probate costs & a crimina…
The fixed legal costs for legal services for probate and administration matters have been increased generally in line with movements in the Consumer Price Index.
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05 December 2008
Property
Compulsory Acquisitions - Would you like GST with that?
We discuss Hornsby Shire Council and Commissioner of Taxation [2008] AATA 1060.
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04 December 2008
Superannuation
Making profits for a good cause - High Court decision a relief fo…
On 3 December 2008 the High Court handed down a landmark decision for the charitable sector in Australia.
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02 December 2008
Insolvency
The other secret service - directors' penalty notice held to be s…
In times of economic difficulty, those in control of corporate vehicles need to be especially concerned about personal exposure to company liabilities.
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21 November 2008
Workplace Law & Culture
Deputy Prime Minister Announces New Workplace Laws
We discuss other important announcements made that affect your business and employment relationships.
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11 November 2008
Property
Mini-Budget 2008-2009 Additional costs for property owners
This bulletin is not a critique or a detailed analysis of the mini-budget but identifies some areas where property owners may face additional costs.
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19 September 2008
Work Health & Safety
From the gatekeeper to the Court of Appeal - the role of the Work…
In this bulletin we review two recent Court of Appeal decisions which look at the roles of the WCC Registrar.
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15 September 2008
Trusts
Important High Court decision for trustees commencing or defendin…
The background facts are complex and involve a number of legal proceedings commenced in the NSW Supreme Court.
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04 August 2008
Workplace Law & Culture
The importance of comprehensive training & safety regime - manage…
The Industrial Court of NSW recently dismissed Occupational Health and Safety charges brought against a director and a manager of a corporation.
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24 July 2008
Deceased Estates
New NSW Family Provision Law one step closer
Family provision law in New South Wales will soon change as part of the overall push for consistent succession laws throughout Australia.
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11 July 2008
Workplace Law & Culture
And then there were 10 ..... what employers need to know about th…
Like the AFPCS, it will not be possible to contract out of the NES.
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25 June 2008
Work Health & Safety
Work injury damages threshold - recent case highlights the import…
For a worker to recover work injury damages there must be 15% whole person impairment (WPI) or more in respect of the work injury.
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11 June 2008
Property
Two important GST developments - application to forfeited deposit…
We discuss Reliance Carpet Co Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2008] HCA 22.
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01 May 2008
Business Succession
Wills & Estates Law Update - new succession legislation & family'…
Family provision law in New South Wales will soon change as part of the overall push for consistent succession laws throughout Australia.