On 4 August 2009 the Treasurer, Mr Wayne Swan, announced reforms to the Australia's foreign investment screening framework.

The Full Federal Court of Australia has upheld the Federal Court’s decision that the "Hummer", and potentially other vehicles not fitting within the traditional description of "luxury car", will now be subject to the luxury car tax ("LCT") on top of GST and other customs and excise duties wherever applicable.

As the fall hunting season approaches, Florida landowners may contemplate leasing their land to an individual or group for hunting purposes.

Temporary measures to relieve company directors from personal liability for insolvent trading ceased on 31 December 2020.

Asian buyers represent a very significant component of purchaser demand in Australia, particularly in the capital cities.

In October of this year, our office released a case comment concerning the decision in Hunt v Peel Mutual Insurance Company.

Importers of wood or wood products will need due diligence to ensure their imports are not from illegally logged timber.

The principal amendment in the bill creates a strict liability offence for bringing 'restricted goods' into Australia.

The High Court has, by majority, allowed an appeal regarding the principles of proportionate liability in a recent case.

Jail time for a Facebook stunt goes to show that what you do with social media can have real world legal consequences.

OneCoin garnered billions in investment before its leader disappeared.

The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service ("Customs") has released its Blueprint for Reform 2013-2018.

There's less than a week to go before ASIC launches the new national business names system, supported by ASIC Connect.

The Australian Fair Pay Commission (AFPC) handed down its second annual determination at 11.00 am today.

Fair Work Australia will be created as the body which will administer the ALP's workplace reforms. Together with the Fair Work Ombudsman, FWA will replace the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, Australian Fair Pay Commission, Workplace Authority and Workplace Ombudsman.

Last year, management and technology consulting firm, Accenture, was reported to have asked its service providers (and potential service providers) to supply detailed breakdowns of their workforce as part of a competitive tender process.

This e-alert is the first of a series to investigate the new regulatory framework and focus on the key areas of change:.

On 25 June 2009, the Federal Government introduced the National Consumer Credit Protection Bill 2009 into Parliament, together with the National Consumer Credit Protection (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2009 and the National Consumer Credit protection (Fees) Bill 2009.

On 19 March 2009, the Senate Legal & Constitutional Affairs Committee tabled its report in the Senate on the Exposure Draft of the Personal Property Securities Bill 2008.

There were considerable changes for foreign investors involved in the property market in the 2015 Federal Budget.