Discretionary trusts owning Victorian land pay additional foreign purchaser duty if the trust benefits a foreign person.

Taxpayers suffering from COVID-19 economic effects can defer minimum yearly repayments in respect of Division 7A loans.

The SG Amnesty legislation gives a one-off amnesty for employers who make voluntary disclosure during the amnesty period.

Connecting Brisbane is a strategy that outlines a joint vision for public transport development in South East Queensland.

In 2019, employers must become familiar with legislative changes as they occur, to ensure compliance with any new regime.

Discusses how evidence is obtained for use in foreign proceedings. Hague Evidence Convention, Letters of Request, treaties etc

Employers must ensure that they have work health and safety systems that are fit for purpose, and that actually work.

Anyone who has an Australian presence, or local connection to Australia, will be eligible to register in the .AU namespace.

Part 5 considers how proposed changes to the foreign investment rules may impact the mining and resources sectors.

Cases such as this would be useful in continuing to define the purpose and coverage of the Miscellaneous Award.

The State of Victoria is only the second Commonwealth jurisdiction to establish protections for Aboriginal heritage.

The risks of climate change reinforce the importance of directors carefully considering their strict duties of care.

The era of electric vehicles and other battery-powered technology has also ushered in the age of "new energy minerals".

The government will also release draft legislation that introduces a new national security test for foreign investors.

Businesses now must prepare methodically, by assessing and, where appropriate, increasing their cyber-security measures.

Legal developments in Qld affect labour hire and elevate the importance of revisiting contracts and insurance programs.

This article highlights some of the legislation, policies and programs that can be re-activated by the new government.

While prevention is always preferable, council preventative measures and effective response plans are necessary.

It is time for the annual update of the Foreign Investment Review Board water rights register. Are you ready?

The new regime impacts principals, head contractors and subcontractors in Queensland building and construction work.