ArticleCarbon tax repeal bills released for public commentThe Federal Government has released exposure drafts of the Carbon Price Mechanism repeal bills for public consultation.AustraliaEnvironmentClayton Utz
ArticleCAMAC releases report on derivatives regulation under the Corporations ActThe CAMAC report is a welcome endorsement of the existing regulatory regime for derivatives under the Corporations Act.AustraliaFinance and BankingClayton Utz
ArticleWA budget update: New foreign owner duty surcharge on the wayA new foreign owner duty surcharge, tiered royalty rate for gold, and progressive payroll tax scale are proposed for WA.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorClayton Utz
ArticleAny port in a storm: Government reviews safe harbour laws in the Copyright ActA new consultation paper proposes a new term and amended definitions to remedy the safe harbour provisions.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyClayton Utz
ArticleAmendments to Pastoral Land Act (NT) to allow diversificationNT pastoral lease owners will soon be able to obtain a permit to use all or part of the land for non-pastoral purposes.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleConsultation starts on Infrastructure WA advisory bodyIt is proposed that IWA will be an independent body of experts, with members from both the private and public sectors. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleDraft amendments to South East Queensland Koala Conservation SPRPThese draft amendments require that site design avoid clearing non-juvenile koala habitat trees in certain listed areas.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleMining, CSG or agriculture? NSW Govt seeks comment on Strategic Regional Land Use Policy detailsThe NSW Strategic Regional Land Use Policy will balance mining, petroleum and agricultural sectors with community needs.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleNew WA strata title law - opportunity for developersThe Western Australian Government will introduce legislation to amend the State's Strata Titles Act.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleNSW Duties Act amendments finally pass and affect property sectorThese amendments mean that nominations under options to change the transferee of land will now attract transfer duty.AustraliaTaxClayton Utz
ArticleArbitration and abuse of process: High Court clarifies their interaction in Australian lawThere is no automatic bar to maintaining proceedings merely because an arbitration is on between some related parties.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationClayton Utz
ArticleNew income tax and GST rules to hit offshore multinationalsFor the anti-avoidance rules to apply, a principal purpose of the scheme is to avoid a taxable presence in Australia.AustraliaTaxClayton Utz
ArticleStrike-Through Prices Contravene TPAIn this similar decision, “Zamel’s” was found guilty of 11 offences concerning false or misleading representation about the price of certain items of jewellery in the Christmas catalogue, contrary to section 75AZC(1)(g) of the Trade Practices Act. AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawClayton Utz
ArticleNew Workplace Health & Safety Regulation In QueenslandOn 1 September 2008 the Workplace Health & Safety Regulation 2008 replaced the previous (1997) regulation in Queensland.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionClayton Utz
ArticleRetail Leases Amendment (Review) Bill 2016 – UpdateThe legislation will give effect to the recommendations resulting from the recent statutory review of the Act. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleThe Dolmio Grin - Injunction DeniedPrompt remedial action by a company can prevent orders being made against the company. AustraliaConsumer ProtectionClayton Utz
ArticlePayment in lieu of notice may be for "past services" to the companyTermination payments in lieu of notice may not require shareholder approval under the "past services payment" exception.AustraliaEmployment and HRClayton Utz
ArticleTransferring Reporting Obligations Under The NGER Act Made EasierThe additional amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Amendment Bill 2009 create a regime for a new type of certificate, called the Reporting Transfer Certificate.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesClayton Utz
ArticleFine For Manager Guilty Of Environmental Offences A Warning To AllA recent prosecution in NSW suggests that environmental enforcement agencies are becoming more willing to prosecute senior employees, not just their organisations. The decision in Garrett v Freeman, the first time a senior council employee has been prosecuted for actions undertaken as part of his job, should be a warning to everyone.AustraliaEnvironmentClayton Utz