ArticleCompeting claims to monies held in a retention account (Case Note)Creditors must ensure that agreements articulate arrangements when funds are to be held on trust for a specific purpose.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawRockwell Olivier
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ArticleCourt says tax scheme promoter penalty regime is wide reachingSignificant civil penalties apply for promoters of tax exploitation schemes.AustraliaTaxRockwell Olivier
ArticleGST and mortgagee sales – some hidden dangersA prudent mortgagee should take steps to try to minimise the risk of a GST dispute or debtor complaint in the future,.AustraliaTaxRockwell Olivier
ArticleWhen your house is no longer a home: considerations when selling your propertyThe article examines the tax implications of what to expect and what the options might be, when selling your property.AustraliaTaxRockwell Olivier
ArticleUnfair transactions in PNG: what foreign businesses should know about the FTAPNG courts have power to determine whether an agreement is fair and reasonable under the Fairness of Transactions Act.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawRockwell Olivier
ArticleTake control of who gets your super after your deathThe article discusses general rules regarding superannuation beneficiaries as well as BDBNs and taxation considerations.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialRockwell Olivier
ArticleAppointment of a voluntary administrator for an improper useA summary of the requirements of Part 5.3A of the Corporations Act.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringRockwell Olivier
ArticleProtecting you and your organisation from the risk of bribery, corruption and money launderingOne year ago the OECD Working Group on Bribery released its report on Australia's implementation of its provisions.AustraliaCriminal LawRockwell Olivier
ArticleUnfair transactions in PNG: what foreign businesses should knowPNG courts have power to determine whether an agreement is fair and reasonable under the Fairness of Transactions Act.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawRockwell Olivier
ArticleAre you an employer in Fiji? Important changes you need to knowIt was announced in the 2013 budget that PAYE would be a final tax.AustraliaTaxRockwell Olivier
ArticleIntellectual property law in Papua New Guinea – some useful informationIf you're thinking about selling your product in PNG, then you should consider intellectual property protection.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyRockwell Olivier
ArticleTax consequences of low or no-interest related-party loans to SMSFsThe SIS Act has stringent rules on acquiring assets, loan structures and borrowing arrangements from related parties.AustraliaTaxRockwell Olivier
ArticleDue diligence and succession planning: plan today for your success tomorrowThe article discusses why due diligence is such an integral part of a good succession plan and how to go about it. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawRockwell Olivier
ArticleStatutory review of the PPSA: state of playThis review of the operation of the PPSA is required to be undertaken within three years of commencement of the Act.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawRockwell Olivier
ArticleEmployment of Expats in PNG: Missionaries, Mercenaries and MisfitsThis article is intended as a general guide to those expats intending to work and live in Papua New Guinea.AustraliaEmployment and HRRockwell Olivier
ArticleNew tax trap for relationship breakdownsFor many people, the breakdown of a spousal relationship is devastating not only emotionally, but also financially.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialRockwell Olivier
Article4 things you should know before you get to PNGPNG still offers many opportunities to foreign investors.AustraliaInternational LawRockwell Olivier
ArticleWhose land is it anyway: boundaries, adverse possession and encroachmentBoundary fences are a common source of disputes between neighbours.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRockwell Olivier
ArticleDevelopments in PNG and Kiribati: improving broadband statsWhat do the statistics say?AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentRockwell Olivier