The Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2009 comes into effect on 30 June 2009. It lifts the current restriction in the Land Tax Act 1915 that prevents landlords of commercial and industrial properties (and retail properties not governed by the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994) passing land tax directly to tenants.

The National Business Names Registration Scheme replaces the current State and Territory business name registers.

The change will be implemented by the Department of Mines and Petroleum through amendments to administrative procedures.

The Bill providing for integration of Australia's carbon tax regime with international regimes has now become law.

Commercial building owners and tenants must have a registered and valid Building Energy Efficiency Certificate.

Amendments to the Land Sales Act could extend the 'sunset date' for settlement to 5.5 years from the contract date.

These factsheets explain what is involved and can be achieved through the existing enterprise bargaining framework.

The clear theme of the submission is the need to simplify the Code for buyers and sellers of fresh produce to do business.

Certain tax losses can now be converted to 'exploration credits' to be distributed to shareholders as a tax deduction.

The government will delay the commencement of retail electricity price deregulation in SE Queensland until 1 July 2016.

The SCL policy aims to find a balance between Queensland's agricultural, resource and development industries.

The Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2009 comes into effect on 30 June 2009. It lifts the current restriction in the Land Tax Act 1915 that prevents landlords of commercial and industrial properties (and retail properties not governed by the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994) passing land tax directly to tenants.

The paper discusses the complexity of decision rules that regulate Queensland's planning system and possible reforms.

The Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2009 comes into effect on 30 June 2009.

Both the Federal and Qld governments have earmarked funds to encourage investment in startups and innovative businesses.

The Federal Government appears set to announce imminent changes to the ESOP rules as they apply to "start up" companies.

The article discusses the current SMSF environment and outlines some of the changes expected to impact the industry.

Lea Fua summarises his submissions on ChAFTA from an Agribusiness perspective to the JSCOT, with BRR Media.

All organisations subject to the Privacy Act should review their privacy policies and business practices for compliance.

The Senate Committee is to hear proposals that would overhaul the structure of the forestry managed investment schemes.