Articles
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13 May 2009
Superannuation
Tax update - death benefits, borrowing prohibitions and education…
In this bulletin we bring you a round up of recent taxation cases, news and developments.
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13 May 2009
Insolvency
Debtors, trustees, and sequestration and other orders - traps for…
We discuss Richmond v BMW Australia Finance Limited (No 1) & (2) [2009] FCAFC 24.
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05 May 2009
Superannuation
Tax update - land tax exemptions, capital gains concessions & ded…
In this bulletin we bring you a round up of recent taxation cases, news and developments.
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22 April 2009
Corporate Governance
Pass the carbon - an overview of carbon reporting and trading
The world of carbon reporting and trading is on our doorstep.
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20 April 2009
Finance & Capital
Real Property and Conveyancing Legislation Amendment Bill 2009
The Real Property and Conveyancing Legislation Amendment Bill 2009 was introduced into the New South Wales Parliament on 24 March 2009.
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06 April 2009
Wills & Estate Planning
Proposed new intestacy law for New South Wales
Intestacy law in New South Wales will soon change as part of the overall push for the harmonisation of succession laws throughout Australia.
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03 April 2009
Insolvency
Proceed with Caution - NSW Court of Appeal overturns inquiry into…
In this case liquidators entered into a funding arrangement to conduct insolvent trading and other proceedings relating to a winding up.
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30 March 2009
Work Health & Safety
Jurisdiction of the Workers Compensation Commission: when is it a…
In this bulletin we review an interesting Court of Appeal decision which has implications for the jurisdiction of the Workers Compensation Commission.
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24 February 2009
Deceased Estates
New NSW Family Provision Law to commence on 1 March 2009
The New South Wales Succession Amendment (Family Provision) Act 2008 will commence operation on 1 March 2009.
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23 February 2009
Superannuation
Trusts, superannuation & residential property: protection vehicle…
The current economic downturn has, not surprisingly, caused a change in behaviour for many in our community in a range of different ways
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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.