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The Code will assist parties in the chain of responsibility to discharge obligations under the Heavy Vehicle National Law.

Link to video & transcript discussing the legality of a recording, protective factors & when it could be disadvantageous to you.

Given the tax consequences, all trust deeds for unit trusts with superannuation funds as unitholders should be reviewed.

The laws give buyers greater protections when purchasing older vehicles and allow easier enforcement of consumer rights.

With the ACNC's interpretation of the decision, endorsement as a PBI in Australia may be available to more charities.

Whilst establishing a trust is simple, it is often not done properly.

NFPs that fail to lodge a tax return may become ineligible for an income tax exemption and subject to penalties.

One of the ACCC's 2015 priorities will be compliance with industry codes, particularly the Franchising Code of Conduct.

There are both tax and non-tax reasons when considering whether your trust deed needs to be updated.

An American, working for an Australian company, travelled to India during the initial stages of a highly confidential research and development project. Away from his family and friends, he used Facebook to keep in touch. Unknown to him however, a competitor also had access to his Facebook page and was able to work out where he was, when he was there, and rationalised what he and his employer company were doing.

Franchisees will not own the rights to a franchise business forever.

Public AFs must review all governing documents, distributions and investments to ensure compliance with the Guidelines.

Employers or senior officers may face industrial manslaughter charges if negligent conduct causes the death of a worker.

An employee was recently awarded $74,000 in damages (reduced by an ex gratia payment the employer made to the employee on appeal) because the employer failed to set objectives and review the employee’s performance.

The new IR Bill includes a definition of casual employment and criteria for when permanent employment must be offered.

This recent Supreme Court application again highlights the constraints of the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 when it comes to awarding costs in another's favour and how judicial creativity can be used to restore equitable balance.

The Court considered the scope and extent of an employer's duty of care to avoid causing psychiatric injury to employees.