Articles
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12 February 2015
Superannuation
Looking through the SMSF LRBA Draft Legislation - tax implication…
The draft measures are clearly positive as they remove the uncertainty relating to the taxation treatment of LRBAs.
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10 February 2015
Workplace Law & Culture
Back to the Future: when a woolly policy is an expensive fur coat…
The harassment policy was too friendly in tone, so that the employer had no flexibility to manage difficult employees.
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03 February 2015
Corporate Governance
Taxation of employee share schemes (ESS) - Some relief in sight
The Australian Government released exposure draft legislation to amend the income tax treatment of employee share schemes.
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29 January 2015
Dispute Resolution & Advisory
Non-adversarial litigation: It does exist
A trustee, executor or administrator of a deceased estate can ask the Court for advice or direction relating to a trust.
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08 January 2015
Workplace Law & Culture
When does bullying occur @ work?
This case discussed when behaviour is considered to be 'at work' and within the bullying regime in the Fair Work Act 2009.
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08 January 2015
Corporate Governance
What is the cost of extended warranties that may not be needed?
Australian consumer protection laws are complex and the risk and cost of getting it wrong are high and not worth taking.
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12 December 2014
Workplace Law & Culture
Think before you act: employee misbehaviour out of work
Relationships are dynamic and employees need to be aware that actions out of work may have a very real impact at work.
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10 December 2014
Dispute Resolution & Advisory
Hey, that's my money! - the Priority of Bankruptcy Trustees
We look at whether a trustee in bankruptcy is entitled to be paid remuneration and expenses ahead of a secured creditor.
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04 December 2014
Property
Pool owners beware - are you selling or leasing?
A valid Certificate of Registration or Certificate of Compliance is now necessary when you sell or lease your property.
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14 November 2014
Work Health & Safety
NSW WCC (NSW Workers Compensation Commission) Presidential Update…
This monthly update includes recent decisions from the Workers Compensation Commission (WCC) in New South Wales.
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11 November 2014
Corporate Governance
Family Ties - Not always a guarantee for corporate harmony!
This case illustrates the importance of complying with legal requirements for notification of directors and shareholdings.
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10 November 2014
Property
New stamp duty liability on call option nominations and novations…
These amendments have consequences for nominations made under call options and novations of agreements for lease.
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31 October 2014
Competition & Consumer
Competition shake-up: The draft Harper Report
The Report addresses a range of issues such as cartels, misuse of market power, mergers and enforcement of competition law.
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23 October 2014
Corporate Governance
Relief in sight! Proposed changes to the tax treatment of Employe…
The Government has announced proposed changes to the taxation treatment of options and shares issued as part of an ESS.
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22 October 2014
Property
When can landlords call upon bank guarantees provided by the tena…
Can the landlord call upon the bank guarantee to apply towards the cost of reinstating and remediating the premises?
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13 October 2014
Work Health & Safety
NSW WCC (Workers Compensation Commission) Presidential Update - S…
This monthly update includes recent decisions from the Workers Compensation Commission (WCC) in New South Wales.
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02 October 2014
Workplace Law & Culture
The tastiest schnitzel in town zis only $84,143.60 - good faith i…
These decisions have emphasised the importance of the duty of good faith and fidelity that employees owe their employers.
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29 September 2014
Dispute Resolution & Advisory
How far can you go to get back your own property?
Entry onto a third party?s land without the occupier?s permission, or otherwise without lawful authority, is a trespass.