ArticleTax averaging for primary producersPrimary producers who opt out of income tax averaging will be able to re-enter the tax system after ten years.AustraliaTaxColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleCryptocurrency - the latest national and international regulatory newsThe focus has returned to cryptocurrency, with Facebook's announcement of an intention to establish its Libra platform. AustraliaTechnologyColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleApplication of work health and safety laws in the aviation sector - The High Court decidesRecent case warns that aircraft operators should aim for compliance with both Commonwealth, state & territory laws.AustraliaTransportColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleIndustrial disputes in Australia on the increaseEmployers with enterprise agreements due to expire should plan a re-negotiation strategy to minimise industrial action.AustraliaEmployment and HRColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleInnovation policy to position Australia as a global technology and innovation leaderAustralian government funding will provide tax and financial incentives for research and business opportunities.AustraliaStrategyColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleUK Supreme Court allows appeal in maritime piracy caseThe Court held that the ransom negotiation period expenses were allowable under Rule F of the York Antwerp Rules.AustraliaTransportColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleCorporate responsibility: how collaboration and social procurement can make a differenceCompanies can make a social impact by collaboration and integrating corporate responsibility into procurement policies.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleQueensland Court of Appeal rules that a put and call option constitutes a contractCourt overturned Vale v Delorain, ruling that a put and call option constitutes a valid contract for the sale of land.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleA very COVID Christmas – Are workplace Christmas parties worth the risk?Employers should consider the health and safety risks of COVID and take steps to avoid being held vicariously liable.AustraliaEmployment and HRColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleThe year in review: A look at the NSW waste industry in 2020The waste industry has responded well to COVID-19 impacts in continuing to provide essential waste services across NSW.AustraliaEnvironmentColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleAirbnb - legal aspects of providing short-term rental accommodationBefore renting out your home to short-term tenants, check your insurance policy and your local council's planning laws.AustraliaInsuranceColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleClaims and circumstances in professional indemnity and directors' and officers' insurance policiesDiscusses the difficulty of defining claims and circumstances in the context of professional indemnity or D&O insurance.AustraliaInsuranceColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleQueensland Planning and Environment Court awards costs against the Council following an unsuccessful joinder applicationThe Court determined that an application to join Queensland Rail to the proceedings did not advance the public interest.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleAre you compliant with new privacy laws coming into effect 12 March 2014?The deadline is soon approaching for businesses to ensure their compliance with the new privacy legislation.AustraliaPrivacyColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleProtecting Vulnerable Workers: amendment to Fair Work ActThe proposed changes will include increasing pecuniary penalties tenfold for serious contraventions of the Act.AustraliaEmployment and HRColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleUnpacking and repacking WorkPac – new decision takes practical and realistic approach to casual employmentArticle highlights that employers should continue to manage their risk around casual employees & provides risk mitigation tips.AustraliaEmployment and HRColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticlePowers of Attorney Amendment Bill 2013 passed in NSWOn 1 May 2013 the NSW Parliament passed the Powers of Attorney Amendment Bill 2013. AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleCuring trade mark ownership defects in Australia just became harderWhen filing a trade mark registration application, the initial applicant on the filing date must be the trade mark owner.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleMediation can fail all parties when mediators don't do their job properlyA mediator should not allow a plaintiff to believe that their claim has a reasonable prospect of success if it does not.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleOccupiers need to prevent access to potential hazards - Metaxoulis v McDonald's Australia LtdThe trial judge's findings were set aside to find McDonald's was liable for not adequately securing its playground area.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationColin Biggers & Paisley