ArticleACNC compliance updates during COVIDACNC will not investigate or take action regarding certain breaches of their governance and external conduct standards.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleFundraising regulations move towards some uniformity for charitiesA set of sixteen nationally uniform fundraising principles is designed to reduce compliance costs for charities.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleKey personnel salary/remuneration packages for charitiesNew remuneration reporting rules have been put in place to ensure the transparency and accountability of charities.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleThe long-awaited revised Commissioner's Interpretation Statement for Public Benevolent Institutions is finally here: what you need to knowWhat you need to know about the revised Commissioner's Interpretation Statement for Public Benevolent Institutions.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleChanges to workers compensation paymentsThese amendments simplify the manner in which an injured worker's weekly payments of compensation are to be calculated.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleLiability of sports clubs and associations in claims of harassment, sexual abuse, hazing and bullyingIt is the responsibility of the club to have the systems in place to handle complaints & then take action to resolve the complaint. AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleA warning for executors: Financial impacts of delays in the sale or transfer of the family homeExecutors should be mindful of the potential implications of CGT and land tax where the estate includes the family home.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleRecently or about to be married? Have you updated your Will?A contemplation of marriage clause in your will is necessary for intentions to continue to be valid after your marriage.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleUnderstanding Wills And EstatesEstate planning involves making arrangements for what happens to your assets, finances and personal affairs if you die or lose capacity. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleNot-for-profit guidelines for non-government schoolsArticle discusses the NFP guidelines for non-government schools & contains a link to further important reading for school staff.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCompensation For Delayed Approval Of Urgent Medical Care By Australian Travel InsurersAustralian travellers are protected under various legal and regulatory frameworks designed to ensure fair treatment by insurers.AustraliaInsuranceCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleNavigating Claims Timeframes: Tips on Challenging a Disputed Travel Insurance ClaimUnderstanding the timeframes for challenging such disputes is crucial for travellers seeking resolution and reimbursement.AustraliaInsuranceCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleTerminal illness benefits and how insurers avoid paying out: read the fine print and keep up the premiumsMaking an insurance claim for a terminal illness payment is not straight forward and too frequently claims are rejected.AustraliaInsuranceCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCouncillor to pay developer $205,000 for defamatory comments on community Facebook pageCouncillor's comments were held to be defamatory in nature because they implied that developer was acting in a corrupt manner.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleI have been attacked by a dog in NSW; can I make a claim for personal injury?If you have been injured by a dog attack in NSW, you may bring a claim for personal injury against the dog's owner.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleParadise (Papers) lost privilegeArticle discusses results of recent case which indicates that privilege & privacy are diminished in the hacking & digital age.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleWhat are dust diseases? – Article #1Dust diseases are lung illnesses such as asbestosis, silicosis or mesothelioma, caused by inhaling harmful dust particles.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleTaken for a ride? Development consent troubles for Luna ParkLuna Park now is required to make a new development application whenever it wishes to replace, remove or relocate rides.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleUncertainty within the foundations: the NSW ban on aluminium cladding and implications of the Building Products (Safety) Act 2017The Act declares certain building materials to be prohibited where there are reasonable grounds that the use is unsafe. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleATO suspends application of Assessing the Risk (Part IVA): professional firm guidelines and Everett Assignment web materialThe ATO suspended the application of these guidelines because they claimed they were being interpreted inappropriately.AustraliaTaxCarroll & O'Dea