COVID-19: Transactions Involving Foreign Investment
The Commonwealth Government (the Government) has announced temporary changes to the foreign investment regime to protect Australia’s national interest during the COVID-19 pandemic - a historically…
COVID-19: Mandatory Code for Commercial Tenancies
On 7 April 2020 Scott Morrison announced a series of commercial leasing principles designed to assist commercial tenants whose businesses have been adversely impacted by COVID-19. These principles,…
COVID-19: Flexibility Comes to the Fair Work Act
For JobKeeper employers who continue to operate with reduced work
Residence Issues for Trust Estates With Foreign Corporate Trustees
The notional taxpayer described in Australian law as a ‘trust estate’ is required to calculate its net income as if it was a resident. ‘Resident trust estate’ is defined in s 95(2) of the Income Tax…
“Confidential” Means Confidential
Crown Resorts V Zantran Clauses requiring parties to keep information confidential are frequently found in contracts. These may typically be contracts of employment, but also many other contracts.…
Client Profile: Eldercare
In Aged Care, High Profile Scrutiny Means Staying Ahead of the Game is a Must.
The Long Reach of Spousal Maintenance
It is not often that a particular Family Law case receives media attention, but that happened last year with the case of Blevins and Blevins. It concerned a claim for spousal maintenance made 23…
Who Owns Intellectual Property? Employer or Employee
Disputes between employers and employees as to who owns the intellectual property (“IP”) developed by an employee have been frequent causes for litigation in Australia and elsewhere. Some general…
Land Tax Reform – What Does it All Mean?
The Land Tax (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2019 (SA) (the Amending Act) has now been enacted and introduces progressive changes to the Land Tax Act 1936 (SA) (the Land Tax Act) between 30 June 2020…
Modern Issues in Business Succession Planning
Business succession planning is critical in ensuring that any transition of the business, whether during your lifetime or following your death, is a smooth as possible. In recent years, family…
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