The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) recently released a consultation paper proposing new guidelines for prospectuses, with the aim of improving disclosure to retail investors.

The updated Guidance Note 27 is a considerably expanded edition of the Note that was first introduced in January 2011.

The Ngadju People will have a very significant say in the future of resource exploration and exploitation in the area.

The 2017 budget was largely a political budget, a series of tweaks and minor structural changes and little tax reform.

The AAT overturned a decision of Comcare to discontinue a claim for compensation by a house attendant at The Lodge.

Registering trademarks allows businesses to develop a brand and ensures that the brand remains protected in the process.

Under Australian privacy law, it is quite possible (depending on the circumstances) that ordinary people would have little or no legal right to prevent the unauthorised use of their image.

Robin Thicke's 2013 hit "Blurred Lines" was found by a US Federal jury to be a plagiarism of Marvin Gaye's 1977 song.

Costs for the time spent in preparing a compensation claim are potentially recoverable but only in certain circumstances.

One of the largest changes affecting licensees is the new requirements of the service of "rapid intoxication drinks".

The matter of “Cook’s Construction Pty Ltd v SFS Pty Ltd (formerly trading as Stork Food Systems Australasia Pty Ltd)” was recently handed down by the Queensland Supreme Court’s appeals division.

The article highlights the key areas of interest for landlords in CPI figures released for the September 2012 quarter.

The Queensland Government has announced proposed changes to the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004.

The next phase of the reform process will be in the drafting of planning schemes and the approach taken by the Courts.

A recent case highlights the importance of buyers making their own inquiries.

If an approval is not yet implemented, a new application may take advantage of the capped infrastructure charges regime.

Did you know that any money you put into your superannuation fund that exceeds your annual contributions cap could attract a penalty tax rate of 93 percent?

WA has sought to restrict the availability of exemptions for state taxes in response to the 2012 CCI WASAT decision.

A recent Federal Court case demonstrates how effective trade mark registration can be in providing a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Occupiers are required to install clear warnings to patrons utilising recreational facilities at their premises.