ArticleASIC user-pays regime to commence 1 July 2017Proposed legislation to establish the framework for the Industry Funding Model has been released for public submissions.AustraliaFinance and BankingHopgoodGanim
ArticleProposed changes to the Takeovers Panel guidance on frustrating actionThis updated guidance could provide welcome clarity for target companies in carrying on business during a bid period,.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHopgoodGanim
ArticleQueensland Government releases draft State Planning Policy to protect Queensland’s strategic cropping landComment on draft State Planning Policy: Protection of Qld’s Strategic Cropping Land AustraliaEnvironmentHopgoodGanim
ArticleNew reforms to paid parental leave, including introduction of 'Dad and Partner Pay' - 28 Mar 2012The Dad and Partner Pay Bill proposes a two week paternity leave payment for eligible working fathers and partners.AustraliaEmployment and HRHopgoodGanim
ArticleLandlords and developers liable under Competition and Consumer LawLandlords and shopping centre owners are often surprised at the reach of the competition and consumer protection laws.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawHopgoodGanim
ArticleEmployer Breached Duty Of Trust And Confidence – Damages Of Almost $400,000 AwardedA recent decision of the South Australian Supreme Court has highlighted the need for employers to listen to their employee's concerns and act upon grievances.AustraliaEmployment and HRHopgoodGanim
ArticleFair Work Australia Increases National Minimum Wages: Practical Detail and ImplicationsOn 3 June 2010, Fair Work Australia’s Minimum Wage Panel released its decision on the first Annual Wage Review conducted under the Fair Work industrial relations framework. This decision is the first adjustment to wages in Australia’s national industrial relations system since October 2008.AustraliaEmployment and HRHopgoodGanim
ArticleEITE Assistance Under The Federal Government´s Carbon Pollution Reduction SchemeThis article provides an overview of the Government's emissions-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) assistance scheme, how it will operate and who will be affected.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHopgoodGanim
Article2009 Federal Budget – Tax Changes And ImplicationsWhile a number of key budget changes were public knowledge prior to budget night (such as deductible superannuation contribution limits, the 50% small business tax break and private health insurance rebate restrictions) there are other important tax changes hidden away in the detail of this year’s federal budget.AustraliaTaxHopgoodGanim
ArticleHigh Court of Australia eases the burden (of proof) on employers responding to "adverse action" claims under the Fair Work ActThis landmark decision in the High Court is welcome news for employers facing claims of adverse action from employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRHopgoodGanim
ArticleWA Mineral Royalty Rate Analysis – A Quick GuideThis Quick Guide is an overview of the Review's findings and recommendations and the current WA mineral royalty regime.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHopgoodGanim
ArticleDo your contracts allow you to pass on the cost of the carbon tax?Long-term contracts should contain a clause to allow any increase in costs because of the carbon price to be passed on.AustraliaEnvironmentHopgoodGanim
ArticleAgricultural Competitiveness White Paper releasedThe White Paper defines the Coalition's strategy for a stronger, more productive, profitable and sustainable sector. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleOverhaul of Queensland security payment system - the new proposed fairness systemThe new bill will affect all players in the construction industry, including developers, contractors and subcontractors.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleResource activities and Town Planning - the Regional Planning Interests Bill 2013We explain how the Bill will cause some Queensland resource activities to be regulated under planning laws.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleWhen is a provision allowing a seller to keep a deposit a penalty?This decision provides guidance about the status of a deposit payable in instalments, when the contract is terminated. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHopgoodGanim
ArticleWhether Difficulty Geology Is A Force Majeure EventIn the 2009 Queensland case of AGL Sales Pty Ltd v Dawson Sales Pty Ltd, the Supreme Court considered whether, under a February 2003 gas supply agreement a failure to supply agreed quantities of gas due to difficult geological conditions could be considered a "force majeure event".AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHopgoodGanim
ArticleQueensland Parliament passes the Sustainable Ports Development Act 2015 - 1 December 2015The Sustainable Ports Development Act 2015 is a significant new piece of legislation.AustraliaTransportHopgoodGanim
ArticleForeign resident capital gains withholding tax: Things you need to know!The new foreign resident capital gains withholding tax will apply to certain transactions entered into from 1 July 2016. AustraliaTaxHopgoodGanim