Articles
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10 July 2006
Workplace Law & Culture
Unfair dismissals: fire at will?
While unfair dismissal laws have been relaxed, employers are mistaken if they believe it is open season on employees.
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03 July 2006
Workplace Law & Culture
The hidden health and safety costs of casual employment - how to…
In recent years there has been a substantial increase in what has been termed casual or temporary employment.
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08 June 2006
Work Health & Safety
An insight into WorkCover's Occupational Health & Safety function…
WorkCover NSW is charged with the responsibility of promoting workplace safety.
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24 May 2006
Property
Vendors - be alarmed: new legislation on smoking alarms in reside…
This Bartier Bulletin looks at the Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Amendment (Smoke Alarms) Regulation 2006 (Conveyancing Regulation) and the additional requirement it places (or will place) on vendors of real estate "where persons sleep". The Conveyanci…
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12 May 2006
Work Health & Safety
Social functions, sporting events & lunch at the pub: where does…
In this bulletin we provide guidance on minimising the risk of injuries and claims from activities during recesses and outside work
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02 May 2006
Intellectual Property
Identity in marketing and promotion: copyright & passing off risk…
A recent case aises the legal questions of identity ownership and it is timely to review some of the principles.
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01 May 2006
Wills & Estate Planning
Wills & Estates Law Update: Prescribed private funds, DNA & decea…
A Prescribed Private Fund (PPF) is a private charitable trust prescribed by tax laws.
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18 April 2006
Property
GST Ruling on deposits for perfomance of an obligation
The Commissioner of Taxation has issued a ruling on deposits held as security for the performance of an obligation.
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08 April 2006
Property
Stamp duty / land tax changes in NSW mini budget
On 6 April 2004, the NSW Treasurer announced a mini budget for 2003/2004 financial year.
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30 March 2006
Property
Vendors of real estate can agree to accept a reduced deposit - bu…
More purchasers are requesting that a reduced amount for the deposit be accepted.
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21 March 2006
Workplace Law & Culture
Work Choices: managing new contracts and existing claims
Information for employers to ensure readiness for the new laws.
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15 March 2006
Work Health & Safety
Workers compensation - new year, new changes in proceedings, comm…
The Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2005 introduced a raft of changes, some of which are now operative.
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27 February 2006
Finance & Capital
New Security Interest in Goods Act to commence in March 2006
The SIGA will significantly simplify the way lenders take security interests over goods from individuals.
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21 February 2006
Workplace Law & Culture
Work Choices: The resurrection of the contract of employment
The contract of employment is back under the new Work Choices legislation.
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01 February 2006
Workplace Law & Culture
Work Choices: changes to State and Federal awards and agreements
Important news for employers.
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17 January 2006
Wills & Estate Planning
Wills & estates: new case law on trusts, funds and probate issues
Important news for wills & estates practitioners.
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20 December 2005
Workplace Law & Culture
Work Choices: how the changes will affect employers, employees an…
How will the new legislation affect you?
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29 November 2005
Deceased Estates
Changes to the application of the forfeiture rule: legislative ch…
Wills, estates and the forfeiture rule.