ArticleQld land tax changes – beware when buying, selling and leasing propertyLand tax is adjusted under your contract or lease, so review land tax in any adjustments clause or outgoings clause.AustraliaTaxMcCullough Robertson
ArticleTax relief for Victorian and New South Wales residents affected by the bushfireVictorian and NSW governments will provide tax relief to businesses, families and individuals in bushfire communities.AustraliaTaxMcCullough Robertson
ArticleProtecting - Made in Australia – changes to food label requirements now mandatoryAs of 1 July 2018, businesses must now comply with the new Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesMcCullough Robertson
ArticleHanjin Shipping recognition proceedings answer question about extent of the automatic stay under the Model Law on Cross-Border InsolvencyThe final orders explain how the scope of the automatic stay is decided under the Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency.AustraliaInternational LawMcCullough Robertson
ArticleBeyond line of sight: CASA releases review into Australian drone rulesThe 7 key recommendations made by CASA in relation to drone rules in Australia are discussed here.AustraliaTransportMcCullough Robertson
ArticleCOVID-19: Managing liability in planning a resumption of business operationsWhat will the new 3 step plan for the easing of COVID-19 related restrictions mean for employers?AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)McCullough Robertson
ArticleKey lessons in Australian crowd-sourced funding (CSF) - Part 1Part 1 of this 5 part series provides an overview of raising capital through crowd-sources funding (CSF) in Australia.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMcCullough Robertson
ArticleFIRB Reforms Article Series – Part 3: FGIsForeign investors who are also FGIs (Foreign Government Investors) are subject to lower screening thresholds from FIRBAustraliaGovernment, Public SectorMcCullough Robertson
ArticleDirectors & Officers insurance market updateAustralian D&O insurers continue to tread cautiously after securities class actions and more significant claims activity.AustraliaInsuranceMcCullough Robertson
ArticleTax UpdateTrustees have until 31 December 2020 to exclude foreign residents as potential beneficiaries of NSW discretionary trusts.AustraliaTaxMcCullough Robertson
ArticleA copy is a copy if it sounds like a copyRecent NZ HC decision illustrates the importance of considering a work in its entirety when assessing copyright. AustraliaIntellectual PropertyMcCullough Robertson
ArticleThe launch of .au direct: an entirely new domainThis extension will allow you to register your domain name preceding .au, for example: mycompany.au or newdomain.au.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyMcCullough Robertson
ArticleConfidentiality – what happens when parties do not comply in M&A transactions?This article considers confidentiality agreements more closely, including what happens when parties do not comply.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMcCullough Robertson
ArticleThe right to be wrong – the ability to review Adjudicator determinationsThis High Court case confirmed the long-held understanding that mere errors of law do not give rise to a right of review.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcCullough Robertson
ArticlePRCP Guideline released to assist rollout of new rehabilitation regime in QueenslandArticle briefly sets out guidelines for the progressive rehabilitation & closure plans & schedules under the EPA 1994 (Qld).AustraliaEnvironmentMcCullough Robertson
ArticleFIRB – Water rights and foreign personsForeign persons with registerable water entitlements or contractual water rights must notify the ATO about any changes.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorMcCullough Robertson
ArticleAssets put on ice as international arbitration heats upFreezing orders may be available to preserve the assets of the other side in international arbitration proceedings. AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcCullough Robertson
ArticleElectronic conveyancing in QueenslandIt is expected that from early 2023, eConveyancing will be compulsory for certain property transactions in Queensland.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleFurther blood drawn on section 100A and the meaning of ordinary family or commercial dealingsDiscussion about the opinion of the ATO & current findings of the judges in recent case. Link to decision.AustraliaTaxMcCullough Robertson
ArticleDoes your workplace have an enterprise agreement made before 1 January 2010? If so, you need to take action before 6 June 2023!Employers must be proactive in determining whether any employees are covered by 'zombie' agreements.AustraliaEmployment and HRMcCullough Robertson