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VideoIt depends – Director Identification Numbers (DINs)A DIN is a unique identifier to confirm a director's identity and trace their involvement in the operation of companies.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
VideoIt Depends – Will my trust end if I lose my trust deed?If we don't have the trust deed, we don't know what the rules of the trust say.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleCan employers require an employee to work on a public holiday?Terms of employment requiring employees to perform work on a public holiday are not consistent with the National Employment Standards.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
VideoIt Depends – Family trust change of trustee (part 5 – estate planning)The estate planning implications of changing the trustee of your family trust.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleSuperannuation transfer balance cap indexation – Let the fun begin!Transfer balance cap rules impact many things, including an individual's ability to make non concessional contributions.AustraliaFinance and BankingCooper Grace Ward
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ArticleImpairment discrimination, access to exams and termination of enrolment by the universityThe student alleged direct and indirect discrimination and victimisation by the university because of his impairments.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
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ArticleACCC releases draft guidance for businesses engaging in sustainability collaborationsACCC recognises certain conduct re sustainability collaborations may risk businesses breaching competition laws. AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleWhat are the inherent requirements of the role of a teacher?The Department argued that the teacher's physical symptoms rendered her unable to safely perform her duties as a teacher.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCooper Grace Ward