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Accountants AFSL licensing: Time is ticking! Will you stop providing SMSF advice?
As time runs out to obtain a limited AFSL licence, accountants need to act quickly to determine a next course of action.
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Structuring SMSF investments in managed investment schemes – lessons from the Aussiegolfa case
A recent finding of the Full Federal Court, the Aussiegolfa case, had major implications for the sole purpose test.Madgwicks - Article
Mossgreen given red light by court for charging owners to collect their goods
The Administrators were not entitled to charge the owners of goods to retrieve their unsold items from the auction house.Madgwicks - Article
Six things you need to know about an examination by a liquidator
If you are served with a summons to appear at an examination by a liquidator, you should be aware of your obligations.Madgwicks - Article
Owners, developers, head contractors, subcontractors, suppliers in Victoria: Be aware of your rights and obligations in recovering and disputing payments
Under the Act, there are strict procedures to be adhered to for the recovery of payments and any subsequent disputes.Madgwicks - Article
Top tips for foreign investors to consider before investing in the Australian real estate market
The rules surrounding the purchase of Australian real estate by foreign buyers and investors are constantly changing.Madgwicks - Article
Valuer and Retail Leases Update – COVID-19 and tenants
Many tenants have been affected by COVID-19, so what happens to their lease if they are shut down or sales are reduced?Madgwicks - Article
Ive received a Request for Tender, what do I do? 10 tips to consider for a positive result
Tendering is a formal, structured invitation made by an organisation, requesting submission of a bid to supply products or services.Madgwicks - Article
In a nutshell: Parental leave (a quick guide)
Parental leave is an unpaid leave entitlement contained in the National Employment Standards in the Fair Work Act 2009.Madgwicks - Article
Have I been Defamed? Six things you need to know about defamation
If you feel that you have been defamed, put all parties on notice of the defamatory material as soon as possible.Madgwicks - Article
Mandarin Guide: COVID-19 and temporary changes to insolvency laws 新型冠状病毒和破产清盘新法律
To manage adverse financial effects of COVID-19, the Federal Government has enacted temporary changes to insolvency laws.Madgwicks - Article
What to consider when staff return to the office in Victoria
Employers must ensure that they continue to comply with a number of COVID safe requirements under Workplace Directions.Madgwicks - Article
Decision making of boards and committees in not-for-profits – what to do when it goes wrong
A board or committee member of any organisation has a duty to always act with reasonable care, skill and diligence.Madgwicks - Article
Parents telling you what to do: useful information for directors of subsidiary companies
Directors of subsidiary companies should be wary, if asked to enter into financial arrangements by their parent company.Madgwicks - Article
Fair Work Commission rejects first employee request for flexible working arrangement
The FWC seems to take a formal and rigorous approach to employee requests for flexible work arrangements.Madgwicks - Article
Statutory demands and proving solvency
This recent case is a reminder of the high threshold required to prove solvency when faced with a statutory demand.Madgwicks - Article
What the Federal Government can do to help companies restructure post September 2020 – and it does not involve more stimulus packages
Recommendations to the government from an insolvency expert regarding post-COVID struggling businesses.Madgwicks - Article
When enforcing a costs order, are in-house solicitors fees in danger?
The interpretation of this High Court case in relation to legal practices and in-house solicitors may need to be tested.Madgwicks - Article
Can not stack the system: Car stackers and tandem parking targeted under new congestion levy ruling in Melbourne
The State Revenue Office (of Victoria) imposed a levy on certain public and private carparks within delineated areas.Madgwicks - Article
Pushing the boundaries: What to do with misaligned property boundaries in Victoria
How the land, as the subject matter of your purchase, is defined, rests on the interpretation of your contract of sale.Madgwicks