Article looks at section 36A of the Duties Act 2000 (Victoria).

Article highlights that different rules which may apply to determine trade mark ownership and rights in different countries.

To avoid extra charges, a discretionary trust deed must be amended to exclude foreign persons as potential beneficiaries.

Employee Share Schemes ('ESS') are a great way to attract, retain and motivate employees.

This decision may prompt businesses to rethink current employees' restraint clauses to protect confidential information.

If the name of the favouree is listed incorrectly in the documentation, the bank may refuse to honour the guarantee.

Businesses should ensure that they are using their trademarks correctly when they take action for trademark infringement.

The case reinforces the need for businesses to monitor online brand use and act promptly, while showing how the Court seeks to protect established reputations through targeted, practical remedies.

Lawyers and advisors who don't advise their clients to obtain tax advice may be found liable for professional negligence.

Recent VCAT decision warns landlords against unlawfully retaining tenant property after lease termination, even with unpaid rent.

The taxation consequences of delayed property settlements and the payment of CGT.

Update on key developments in taxation law for accountants and participants in the tax advice industry up to mid-May.

Nominations can still be put under section 46F for pre-2006 land in the following three limited circumstances discussed here.

The further coronavirus relief announced relates to congestion levy and vacant residential land tax in Victoria.

These recent changes to the withholding tax obligation will impact both the purchaser and vendor of the property.

Cyber Security Act 2024 introduces several key measures aimed at strengthening Australia's cyber security space.

Australian company directors are now required by law to apply for a director identification number.

Employees will now have the right to refuse contact from an employer outside their required working hours.

FWC upheld a dismissal of a senior staff-member for taking up a secondary job because it contravened their contractual duties.

Recent decision confirms employers can lawfully require workplace attendance & refusal may justify dismissal.