ArticleFintech developments and information sharing between ASIC and CSRCASIC recently entered into an agreement to share information with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) .AustraliaTechnologyMcCullough Robertson
ArticleLabor came up Shorten – IR and WHS under a LNP GovernmentArticle highlights that avenues for change to employment relations and safety remain open under the LNP government.AustraliaEmployment and HRMcCullough Robertson
ArticleRevenue NSW: Foreign Purchaser Surcharge Duty and Surcharge Land Tax not payable by citizens of New Zealand, Finland, Germany or South AfricaCitizens of 4 countries are no longer liable to pay foreign purchaser surcharge duty or surcharge land tax on residential land in NSW.AustraliaTaxMcCullough Robertson
ArticleDigital Platforms Inquiry by ACCCThe inquiry will examine how these technology giants are disrupting the media and advertising landscape in Australia.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMcCullough Robertson
ArticleTherapeutic goods ads gone bad: Rules for industryThe TGA is actively supervising the inappropriate advertisement of therapeutic goods in relation to the coronavirus.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMcCullough Robertson
ArticleQueenslands head contractor licensing reform postponedRemoval of the Head Contractor Licensing Exemption will now take effect on 24 July 2022 instead of 24 July 2021. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleSilicosis safety concerns for construction industry in QueenslandWorkers engaged in unsafe activities related to stone benchtops may be exposed to RCS, which can cause silicosis.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleCOVID-19 and effective dispute resolution via mediationParties are encouraged to use videoconferencing tools, such as Cisco Webex, Zoom or Microsoft Teams to conduct mediation.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)McCullough Robertson
ArticleUpdate: Start date for new security of payment lawsThe Queensland Government has announced that its changes to the security of payment regime will apply from 1 July 2018.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleRecent ATO audit activity signals a tighter, tougher and better-policed application of section 100A to trust distributionsWhat should you be doing now in preparation for the release of the ATO ruling on s100A?AustraliaTaxMcCullough Robertson
ArticleACCC commences proceedings against Google – consent in the spotlightThe ACCC launched proceedings against Google for misleading Australian consumers about its privacy collection practices.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleFederal parliament passes JobKeeper legislationThe legislation imposes civil penalties of up to 600 penalty units for employers that breach JobKeeper requirements.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)McCullough Robertson
ArticleHigh Court fixes casual employment uncertaintyThe Federal Court decision was a case of significant concern and uncertainty amongst employers of casual employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRMcCullough Robertson
ArticleProposed courier and gig economy changes in QueenslandPotential new laws will fundamentally change the regulation of couriers & others working in the gig economy.AustraliaEmployment and HRMcCullough Robertson
ArticleQueensland land release for tender for petroleum and gas exploration: Relief mechanismsUnder the package, exploration permit and authority to prospect rent payable may be waived for a period of 12 months.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCullough Robertson
ArticleSupport for major safeguard mechanism reforms agreedThe Government has secured support to amend safeguard mechanism provisions to manage and reduce cardon emissions.AustraliaEnvironmentMcCullough Robertson
ArticleTrading on the stock market: kangaroos and cowboysThe Product Intervention Power enables ASIC to make an order when a product could result in significant consumer detriment.AustraliaFinance and BankingMcCullough Robertson
ArticleQueensland is catching up! – Co-operatives National Law commences 1 December 2020The uniform laws brought about by the CNL significantly reduce red tape & inter-state jurisdictional issues.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorMcCullough Robertson
ArticleFurther delays to the rollout of the Project Trust Account (PTA) regime in QueenslandThe PTA regime requires head contractors to establish a trust account for each eligible contract for project trust work.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleLandlords on the hook for the safety of their premisesRecent decision is a reminder that landlords can ignore their statutory safety obligations.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson