The Government has announced a review of the family law system with a view toward "long term fundamental reform.".

The Alert provides some practical tips for documenting loan agreements and limitation periods in family law matters.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has implemented a number of measures to enhance market disclosure and facilitate capital raisings.

Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) released its updated policy on Share Purchase Plans (SPPs). The policy widens the ability of those who hold securities as custodians or trustees to participate in SPPs, rectifying what had been considered as deficiencies in the relief in the previous policy. The new policy also confirms that applicants are able to use electronic payment facilities

These amendments, consistent with other states, are based on the standards in the Electronic Conveyancing National Law.

Any person or business with a security interest under the PPSA should take action immediately to protect that interest.

The proposal is to levy a FIRB fee of at least $5,000 on any foreign investor seeking to purchase residential property.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has today released the Consumer Price Index figures for the March 2010 quarter.

The Coalition previously announced that it would introduce an exploration development incentive if it won Government.

In the case, the High Court implicitly endorsed the "but for" test adopted by the Commissioner of State Revenue (Vic).

Q-Comp, Queensland’s Workers Compensation Regulatory Authority has introduced a new service to assist with the rehabilitation of injured workers at risk of long term unemployment.

Q-Comp, Queensland's Workers Compensation Regulatory Authority has introduced a new service to assist with the rehabilitation of injured workers at risk of long term unemployment. This free and voluntary service will assist injured workers who may not have a job to return to following a workplace accident.

Differences in the expectations of suppliers and customers regarding the development of bespoke software, frequently lead to disputes regarding development timeframes, scope, cost, and intellectual property ownership.

From the volume of submissions received in response to the Consultation Paper, more stakeholder discussions are required.

The alert discusses budget initiatives for crowd funding and how this could open up new funding business opportunities.

This NSW decision applied a similar common sense approach in relation to an assault by a fellow member at a bowls club.

The contraventions were not considered errors that would remove the private certifier's jurisdiction to issue permits.

Emerging and innovative Queensland businesses will be pleased to hear that the Business Development Fund has kicked off.

Concerns in respect of parenting capacity and alleged substance misuse are relevant when deciding parenting arrangements.

Compensation cannot include an increase in value which is entirely due to the scheme underlying the acquisition.