VideoStrata renewal - encouraging owner participationLink to video addressing what developers & owners must consider when preparing a proposal aimed at getting 100% participation.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
VideoStrata renewal - laying the foundationLink to video providing insights into why it is important to ensure the strata renewal proposal is completed correctly.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleAustralia open for finance, business and free trade!Negotiation is underway for an EU-Australian FTA and preparation for an Australian-UK FTA has also commenced.AustraliaInternational LawColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleUpdate: government approves changes to financial reporting burdenIncrease to thresholds regarding what constitutes a large proprietary company will reduce reporting burden for some companies.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleATO introduced safe harbour for employer superannuation contributions in respect of annual leave loadingEmployers may avoid liability for superannuation guarantee charge in respect of annual leave loading under safe harbour.AustraliaEmployment and HRColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleMandatory whistleblower policies must be in place by 1 January 2020All public companies, large proprietary companies & trustees of registrable superannuation entities need a whistleblower policy.AustraliaEmployment and HRColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleThe year in review: A look at the NSW waste industry in 20182018 was a year of change and firsts for the NSW waste industry, which will continue to have impacts into the new year.AustraliaEnvironmentColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleASX compliance updateASX has advised that it is proposing a temporary emergency class order waiver to help facilitate capital raisings.AustraliaFinance and BankingColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleGovernment seeks to introduce cash payment limit legislationCash (payment) is being replaced with various forms of electronic non-cash payments, to create records of transaction.AustraliaFinance and BankingColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleMedical Cannabis access made easier for approved patientsAn interim supply of medicinal cannabis from approved international sources will be allowed to meet a short-term demand.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleAustralian corporate immigration: A year in review, 2018This article looks at changes in corporate immigration in 2018, trends and insights, and what to consider in 2019.AustraliaImmigrationColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleAmendment to the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2020Discussion about changes to clause regarding the obligation to renegotiate rent & other terms & the relevance of this change. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
Article[Video] COVID-19 and the outlook for residential property developersThe video discusses COVID-19 impacts on the residential property development market across Australia's eastern seaboard.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleWhen do lease negotiations and documents become binding?The Court held that the sublessee was bound after signing and submitting the sublease, before the sublessor had signed.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleATO extends the Taxable Payment Reporting SystemThe ATO's Black Economy Taskforce has extended the TPRS to encourage businesses to keep sufficient business records.AustraliaTaxColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleUpdate on tax residency of Australian expatsArticle explains how expats can establish a permanent place of abode outside Australia for the definition of resident.AustraliaTaxColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleCan I stop a former employee working for a competitor?Article highlights the importance of a carefully considered and drafted restraint of trade clause in a contract of employment.AustraliaEmployment and HRColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleModification of development consent invalid due to jurisdictional errorThe case is a reminder that following correct modification procedure will ensure that proper jurisdiction is enlivened.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleReal Property List: the response of the NSW Supreme Court to the property boomThe Real Property List is designed to increase the efficiency and consistency of property matters in the Supreme Court.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleSubdivision of mixed use developments - A different perspectiveThis presentation discusses the benefits of a new method of volumetric subdivision of mixed-use developments in Victoria.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley