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The Government has relied on Treasury and the ATO to target a series of reforms at perceived business tax loopholes.

For organisations, trying to access international talent through the immigration system brings various inherent risks.

In the Asia pacific region, the data centre industry appears to be on the cusp of a significant growth phase.

Clauses excluding or limiting liability for consequential losses are becoming increasingly common in construction contracts. Case law however amply demonstrates the necessity for careful drafting. As Arch Fletcher commented in our September 2004 edition, it is easy for contractors to believe they are covered by an exclusion or limitation clause and yet be leaving themselves open to the possibility of extensive liabilities.

The White Paper defines the Coalition's strategy for a stronger, more productive, profitable and sustainable sector.

ShapingSEQ is a 25-year strategy to manage the region's growth through to 2041, guided by an overarching 50-year vision.

NSW's Low and Mid-Rise Housing reforms aim to address the state's housing shortage by permitting diverse housing types near transport hubs, but a recent panel discussion revealed a critical question: will removing planning barriers alone actually deliver more housing? The debate highlights tensions between state intervention and local government authority, while examining whether planning reform can overcome feasibility challenges, infrastructure constraints, and affordability concerns that continue to impe

Opinion piece on future legal trends. Article contains links to further articles for a more in depth view.

New Regulatory Guide 231 sets out ASIC expectations for disclosure to retail investors in infrastructure entities.

Scams are a persistent issue in Australia and globally, affecting individuals and businesses alike. Reports of scams have surged over the years, with Australians losing billions annually.

"Big Data" is a collection of large and complex data sets that cannot be processed easily with traditional applications.

The Coalition will amend many of the previous reforms and launch a major inquiry into the financial services industry.

The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) has now released final versions of a number of key guidelines designed to support Western Australia's new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (WA) (ACHA).

Have you thought about your business succession strategy? Simply put, what is going to happen if you 'die at your desk'?

Recent case law serves as a timely reminder that describing a business arrangement as a 'distribution agreement' or similar will not prevent a Court from finding on the facts that the parties' relationship is actually caught by the statutory definition of a 'franchise agreement'.

Key principles and actions that the government has outlined in its Future Gas Strategy.

When principals engage with the market for the procurement of goods and services, careful consideration and time is normally spent reviewing conditions of contract to ensure that the document adequately manages risk and addresses the specific requirements of the principal.

In November 2008 the Commonwealth Attorney-General released a consultation paper (Paper) on the Australian Government’s proposal to accede to the ‘2005 United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communication in International Contracts’ (Convention) by amending the existing uniform Commonwealth, States and Territories "Electronic Transactions Act" (ETAs).