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The Takeovers Panel (Panel) has arguably extended its policy on frustrating action with its decision in the matter of MacarthurCook Limited [2008] ATP 20.

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (the Committee) has recently recommended an amendment to the Corporations Act which if adopted will limit public access to the share register of Australian companies.

The ATO has released its draft ruling on ‘ordinary time earnings’ for superannuation guarantee purposes - SGR 2008/D2. When finalised, it will replace SGR 94/4.

The Victorian Government recently introduced the Crime Amendment (Bullying) Bill 2011 into State Parliament, which will provide a maximum jail term of ten years for perpetrators found guilty of workplace bullying.

On 24 February 2011, the Paid Parental Leave (Reduction of Compliance Burden for Employers) Amendment Bill 2010 was voted down by Parliament. This Bill sought to reverse the requirement under the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 (Cth) (PPL Act) that employers administer Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme payments on behalf of the government by passing on the PPL instalments from the government to an eligible employee.

The global financial crisis has placed the nature and structure of executive remuneration under increased scrutiny.

Employers who receive a notice to produce documents from the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and/or the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) often simply hand over large numbers of documents. Sometimes they deliver documents when they do not need to do so.

The EPA has issued a clear warning to business - understand the law, your obligations and ensure you are complying. The EPA intends to reinstate its role as the regulator and authority on the environment in Victoria. It intends to be more consistent, more transparent and take more responsibility. It expects business to do the same.

By way of background, phase II of the Resource Management Reform Programme focuses on the issues relating to particular sectors and the need for improved interaction between the Resource Management Act (RMA) and other statutes. It has ten related work streams. The first four streams relate to aquaculture, infrastructure, urban design and water. The reforms also seek to develop the scope, functions and structure of the proposed Environmental Protection Authority. The next four work streams involv

The recent Court of Appeal decision of Westpac Banking Corporation v Clark (Unreported, CA 172/06, [5 September 2008]) goes some way to answering a technical but important issue on indefeasibility with significant ramifications for corporate lenders in New Zealand.

To those directors not actively engaged in the management of or with an eye on the financial affairs of their company - beware. The recent quantum decision of the High Court in Mason v Lewis [2008] NZHC 1535, following the earlier decision of the Court of Appeal on liability, provides a strong warning for sleeping directors.

In Zheng v Cai [2009] HCA 52 the High Court held that payments made by a church to an injured plaintiff were not to be considered in the plaintiff’s economic loss assessment.

Property developers often require purchasers to agree to 'no caveat' clauses and to grant powers of attorney in favour of the developer, in order to assist the efficient running of developments.

When applying for a planning permit to develop land in Victoria within an open, potable water supply catchment, the application must have regard to the Guidelines for Planning Permit Applications in Open, Potable Water Supply Catchment Areas.

A current GST review being undertaken by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) could result in a significant increase in GST imposed on the retirement village industry.

Until relatively recently, the Australian retail market was occupied in the main by domestic retailers.

The amendments are relevant for fathers and same-sex partners, who can now claim two weeks of paid paternity leave.