ArticleWhat is an appointment of enduring guardian (AOEG)?In NSW, an AOEG deals with medical decisions made on your behalf when you no longer have the capacity to do so yourself.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleAged Care Quality and Safety Commission commences operationThe Commission combines functions of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency and the Aged Care Complaints Commissioner.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleCarrier not liable for loss of or damage to cargo - The ElinExpress terms in the bill of lading were found to be effective to exclude liability for negligence and unseaworthiness.AustraliaTransportColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleExisting Queensland Government policies which provide local governments with waste management powers are due to expire, so now is the time to transition to local lawsLocal governments should ensure that appropriate local laws cover the matters currently provided for in these policies.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleQueensland local government safety failure costs life and fineA Queensland council was convicted and fined for breaching the WHS Act, after the death of an employee during road works.AustraliaEmployment and HRColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleWhat is an enduring power of attorney (EPOA)?An EPOA deals with your finances if you lose capacity or are unable to attend to finalising matters for yourself.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleWEBINAR - Cutting through the noise - Aged Care for a COVID-normal worldAged Care providers operating various facilities should understand the impact of different approaches and protocols. AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleStop Press - Sanderson is successful in having liquidator remuneration approvedSignificant work is now required by insolvency practitioners before approaching the Court for remuneration approval.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleSocial media footprint just grew a sizeInsurer successfully establishes legitimate forensic purpose for issuing notice to produce all her Facebook records.AustraliaInsuranceColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleWarning to owners of registered trade marksArticle warns to beware of false billing scams and consider an internal process to manage this risk.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleCompliance with a statutory demand - does 21 days mean 21 days?The 21 day time limit for complying with a creditor's statutory demand means just that, regardless of public holidays.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleChanges to foreign resident capital gains withholding clearance certificatesDevelopers should be aware that an updated certificate must be applied for in the event that a project is delayed.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleElectronic certificates of title (eCT) in Land & Property Information NSWElectronic certificates of title (eCT) are becoming common in New South Wales as a means of dispensing with paper titles.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleForeign persons land tax surcharge and discretionary trusts in NSWThe NSW Government imposed a surcharge on foreign persons for duty and land tax with respect to residential premises.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleNew plan to address safety record in NSW construction industryArticle discusses new plan, what it intends to achieve including its targets and whether it will improve safety.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleNSW Land Registry Services - changes announcedThese recent changes announced by NSW Land Registry Services affect new strata plans and paper certificates of title.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleReal estate agent obligations affected by legislative changesWhile adding obligations to real estate agents, these changes aim to improve governance and reduce costs for purchasers.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleSeven practical considerations for agreements subject to development consentsTaking the time to carefully negotiate and document conditions may avoid costly delays and disputes.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleWhat does GST on import of low value imported goods mean for businesses?New legislation could make supplies of low value goods purchased by consumers and imported into Australia subject to GST.AustraliaTaxColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleWhat do amendments to chain of responsibility legislation mean for supply chain participants?Participants in the supply chain and their executive officers should take action to manage the new obligations imposed.AustraliaTransportColin Biggers & Paisley