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State and territory central borrowing authorities will no longer need to issue their bonds outside of Australia in order to qualify for the exemption in section 128F from interest withholding tax, following the passage last night of the Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No. 5) Act 2008.

By halving the withholding tax rate, it is Labor's intention to "secure Australia's place as a financial hub in the Asia-Pacific".

Japan has been talking about Islamic finance for several years with Japan Bank for International Cooperation leading the way in terms of local research and development. However, up until recently, only a small number of Islamic finance deals have been done in this market.

Try this test next time you are talking to someone about international expansion. Get them to explain the difference between master franchising, area development and area representation.

The provision of documents by compulsion to regulators such as the Australian Securities & Investments Commission and the Australian Crime Commission raises complex privilege issues. It is clear that legal professional privilege continues to apply unless relevant governing legislation limits its application expressly or by clear implication.

There is little good news for the property industry and non-resident investors in the 2012/13 Australian Budget.

The Paper aims to set a direction, foster innovation, and develop a sustainable and credible pipeline of investment.

Governments need to encourage and facilitate private infrastructure investment to help communities around the world.

The NSW Productivity Commission released its 'Kickstarting the productivity conversation' discussion paper for consultation'

The expansion of a company into a new overseas market can be an overwhelming idea for any company, and many organisations find that they don't even know where to begin.

Queensland has reaffirmed its commitment to stimulating the development sector by slashing both red and green tape.

The policy proposes to retain the current system of workplace regulation, with "incremental and evolutionary changes".

The franchising industry has waited with baited breath for the outcome of the High Court appeal in Master of Education Services Pty Limited v Ketchell.

Two recent surveys of SME business owners and their advisers have revealed some key reasons why businesses can fail.

Doing business or investing in Australia is rewarding if carried out with reference to the Australian legal framework.

There is a need in corporate outsourcing arrangements to have comprehensive bullying and harassment policies and procedures in place.

The NSW government is aiming for a fairer system to better support injured workers, with increased medical entitlements.