ArticleTop tips for organisations transitioning back to BAU from COVID-19 Outline of key strategies that organisations can implement to help transition back to business as usual.AustraliaEmployment and HRMcCullough Robertson
ArticleIs the Clean Energy Target dead or just resting?The Federal Government announced a new energy policy, the NEG, walking away from Finkel's proposed Clean Energy Target.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCullough Robertson
ArticleReturn of the cousins – what this means for transfers of primary production businesses between particular family membersRead this if you own a primary production business in Queensland and want to sort out your succession planning arrangements.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialMcCullough Robertson
ArticleUpdate: flammable cladding on buildings in QueenslandArticle discusses the report handed down by the Non-Conforming Building Products Audit Taskforce in Queensland.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleACCC not putting up with any rubbish in small business contractsThe ACCC alleged that various clauses in the standard form waste collection contracts with small businesses were unfair.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleCOVID-19: Finance updateAn unprecedented series of stimulus and assistance packages aim to assist businesses and individuals through the crisis.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)McCullough Robertson
ArticleCOVID relief package announced for New South WalesMost of the measures are aimed at a business level, so that they will ultimately benefit employees of those businesses.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)McCullough Robertson
ArticleThe Commissioners Emporium: business registration breaking new groundThe MBR program will establish the Australian Business Registry Services, a registry platform administered by the ATO.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMcCullough Robertson
ArticleDo not believe the hype: Dismissal of employee who refused to be vaxxed was not unfairEmployers should continue a conventional and balanced approach to the issue of mandatory vaccination in the workplace.AustraliaEmployment and HRMcCullough Robertson
ArticleWorkers not entitled to use paid sick leave during stand downThis decision clarifies the obligations of employers and the rights of other stood down workers throughout Australia.AustraliaEmployment and HRMcCullough Robertson
ArticleForeign ownership of water entitlements annual registration requirementsForeign owners of water entitlements must notify the ATO of any changes that occurred in the 2017-2018 financial year.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCullough Robertson
ArticleCourts recent ruling enlivens authorities duty to combat climate change through proper policy development and implementationRecent decision will likely have wide-ranging implications for government decision-makers, including local councils. AustraliaEnvironmentMcCullough Robertson
ArticleQuad bikes and motorbikes – does your farming insurance pass muster?Farm insurance policies should be regularly reviewed to ensure adequate coverage for motorbike and quad bike incidents.AustraliaInsuranceMcCullough Robertson
ArticleConfidentiality in court – when is the implied undertaking sufficient?A court may impose a more onerous obligation than the implied undertaking in exceptional circumstances. .AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcCullough Robertson
ArticleCould the High Courts decision impact WHS sentencing?Individuals may be liable to personally pay penalties for breaches of the FW Act and potentially the model WHS laws. .AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcCullough Robertson
ArticleTourism – the new growth engine of the economyA focus on the growth potential of international tourism delivers opportunities for Australian hotel and leisure operators.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMcCullough Robertson
ArticleThe future of AgTech: Venture capital and RDCsInnovation in technology could make a considerable contribution to the future of the Australian agricultural sector.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleChanges to Victorian additional foreign purchaser dutyDiscretionary trusts owning Victorian land pay additional foreign purchaser duty if the trust benefits a foreign person.AustraliaTaxMcCullough Robertson
ArticleDivision 7A NewsTaxpayers suffering from COVID-19 economic effects can defer minimum yearly repayments in respect of Division 7A loans.AustraliaTaxMcCullough Robertson
ArticleSuperannuation Guarantee Amnesty legislation has finally passedThe SG Amnesty legislation gives a one-off amnesty for employers who make voluntary disclosure during the amnesty period.AustraliaTaxMcCullough Robertson