ArticleCriminal Aspects of Cyber BullyingCyber bullying also attracts potential criminal action which is often not appreciated.AustraliaCriminal LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleEducational Institution Succeeds in High Court over the Discipline of an EmployeeThe employee, fired for improper conduct, alleged adverse action by employers, but failed on a High Court appeal.AustraliaEmployment and HRMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleCyber Bullying – safety in numbersAHRC Report has found that young people rarely suffer cyber bullying alone – generally there are a number of bystanders.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleCGT Consequences for a WillAny capital gain is rolled over on death and CGT will only be payable if and when the beneficiary disposes of the asset.AustraliaTaxMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleSpecial Disability Trusts – Providing for a Disabled ChildA Special Disability Trust provides assets for a disabled person without affecting entitlement to a disability pension.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleGovernment has NFPs in its SightsDiscusses changes to the not for profit sector to increase tax revenue for the Government.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleACNC Charities Annual Information Statement deadline approachingAll charities registered with the ACNC must submit an Annual Information Statement to the Commissioner each year.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleChurch Trust Property in the Macedonian Orthodox ChurchThe NSW Supreme Court passed judgment again on the dispute over church trust property in the Macedonian Orthodox Church.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleTrust Funds for Charitable Purposes – the High Court rulesThe High Court handed down its decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Bargwanna on 29 March 2012.AustraliaTaxMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleBoard of Education recommends Cancellation of School Registration and AccreditationHigh School sues over cancellation of registration and accreditation due to enrolment, attendance and program quality.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleSchools – Non-Delegable Duty of CareThe non-delegable duty of care owed by a school to its students continues while a student is on an excursion.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleConsent to Assignment: necessary and may be withheldIf a lessee wants to sell and transfer the lease, he should provide the lessor time to consider the request for consent.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleBudget Impact on Charities and the Not For Profit SectorNew income tax arrangements for charities commenced July 1stAustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleGovernment announces more legislative changes for charitiesThe Government announced the outcome of the review of 92 unlegislated tax programs, including charity-related measures.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleDraft Details of ACNC Annual Information Statements by Registered Charities ReleasedThe ACNC Commissioner has approved a draft outline of what registered charities must include in their AIS for 2012-13.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleDebt Recovery: Recovering Unpaid School Fees from ParentsThe article discusses a number of legal procedures which could be used to recover outstanding school fees from parents.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleAustralian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission and the Advancement of ReligionAdvice for religious organisations.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticlePrivacy Act amendments to regulate businesses and government agenciesBusinesses, including NFP entities, should review privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the new APP.AustraliaPrivacyMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleThe future of the ACNC remains uncertainAs the future of the ACNC remains uncertain, charities should continue to comply with all of their current obligations.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleDo you manage a School Building Fund? Taxation Ruling 2013/2 is a must read!TR 2013/2 applies to persons making a gift or contribution to a public fund which purports to be a school building fund.AustraliaTaxMakinson d'Apice Lawyers