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Protect your good name - the new National Business Names registration system is coming in May
ASIC has published Q&As and a Regulatory Guide to provide some information about the National Business Names Register.
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Cyber police to get more powers to monitor our activity in Cyberspace
The Bill aims to combat offences relating to forgery, fraud, child pornography and the infringement of copyright and IP.Hunt & Hunt - Article
Proposed changes to the Fair Work Act in relation to parental leave and flexible working arrangements
Recently proposed changes to the Fair Work Act focus on flexibility for families.Hunt & Hunt - Article
6. Additional operational purpose deductions: exempt materials for road-making and infrastructure works
Changes are in response to calls from landfill operators that the previous deduction categories were too restrictive.Hunt & Hunt - Article
ASIC continues crack down on pay day lending avoidance models
Two businesses involved were Cash Loan Money Centres and Sunshine Loans.Hunt & Hunt - Article
Consultation Paper released on APRA’s Crisis Management Powers
The proposed options will align the regulatory framework and international standards for crisis management arrangements.Hunt & Hunt - Article
ACNC Act may be fatally wounded but Charities Act survives red tape reduction
The "cutting red tape" agenda intends to repeal 9500 unnecessary regulations and 1000 redundant acts of parliament.Hunt & Hunt - Article
Change of policy on FIRB approval for foreign state owned enterprises to invest in Australian entities?
New FIRB guidelines to 'clarify' approvals of investment by foreign state owned enterprises may be a change of policy.Hunt & Hunt - Article
Penalty unit value in Commonwealth legislation to increase, as will risks for breach and failure to comply
In relation to offences committed under Commonwealth legislation, the financial risk will increase significantly.Hunt & Hunt - Article
Major changes to the SA workers compensation scheme
Many of the changes to the Workers Compensation scheme in South Australia revolve around the concept of "serious injury".Hunt & Hunt - Article
Asbestos content and 100 other pieces of information – broker liability for false information provided to Customs
These tips may assist a customs broker with a defence to an alleged breach of the law for providing false information.Hunt & Hunt - Article
Frozen berries scare and Free Trade Agreements - Separating facts from fiction
The recent contaminated berry scandal has forced Australians to focus on the quality and safety of imported foods.Hunt & Hunt - Article
Implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement – What does it mean for Australian traders
The WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement is basically an agreement where Australia agrees to do what it is already doing.Hunt & Hunt - Article
New Customs licensing conditions to be a subject of CBFCA Member Forums
The full extent of the changes to be effected by these new Customs licensing conditions is still far from clear.Hunt & Hunt - Article
Through the crystal ball: life under the next Federal trade and customs regime
The article considers some issues which could potentially be on the agenda for the Australian Customs and Trade sector.Hunt & Hunt - Article
Do you have a two word brand? You need consider the new gTLDs now
Most business owners with a website will have heard of the new gTLDs, operated by the custodian of the internet, ICANN.Hunt & Hunt - Article
Foreign investment in residential real estate report tabled in Parliament
As stated in the media alert the report makes 12 recommendations.Hunt & Hunt - Article
Full Federal Court rules on "substitutability" in tariff concession order matters
Some readers would be aware of extensive recent litigation on the availability of tariff concession orders.Hunt & Hunt - Article
Stamp Duty Concession for Off The-Plan Apartments in Adelaide
To attract more people to live in Adelaide city, stamp duty is abolished for purchase of off-the-plan city apartments.Hunt & Hunt - Article
Container detention fees likely to become a bigger pressure point
The issue of container detention charges may not be fully settled in Australia, even after the Cosco Shipping decision.Hunt & Hunt