All Articles From Sandy Donaldson
RIP OAIC: New Office for the Privacy Commissioner
As a result of the cost-cutting measures in the Australian Government’s Budget, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner [OAIC] will be disbanded by 1 January 2015. The OAIC is an…
Privacy of Personal and Credit Information: What Should You Do?
The New Rules The new regimes for privacy of personal information and credit information in the Privacy Act have been in force since 14 March 2014. The Office of the Australian Information…
Privacy Act - Today Is “P” Day
Today (12/03/2014) is the day that massive changes to the Privacy Act come into effect. These include the new Australian Privacy Principles (“APPs”) and the new “positive” credit reporting system.…
DW Fox Tucker Guides Chinese ASX Listing Success
DW Fox Tucker has successfully overseen one of the largest IPOs of a Chinese company in Australia. Sino Australia Oil and Gas Ltd (Sino), the Australian holding company of Zhaodong Huaying Drilling…
False, Misleading Or Deceptive Conduct: The ACCC Widens The Net To Include Directors And Others
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced that it is moving from a focus of compliance review to an enforcement-focus approach in relation to breaches of the Australian…
Patents for Genes in Australia and the USA
Judgments have recently been delivered in cases in Australia and the USA with different results in relation to the complex and sometimes emotive area of patents for genes. In Cancer Voices Australia…
Big Changes to Privacy Law and Credit Reporting: Are You Ready?
Australian Privacy Law
Mark reg’ streamlined, protection strengthened
Significant IP law amendments coming into operation
Personal Property Securities ‑ How These Will Affect You
Do you: Sell goods on credit?Lease equipment or livestock?Have stock on consignment?Have goods, livestock or grain in storage?Provide finance on security other than land?If so, the new PPS regime…
The State of State Taxes: Reform or Land Grab?
Reports indicate that SA taxes for business are at the top of the range, and State taxes are generally inefficient and distorted, particularly for land and housing. Are there any prospects for change?
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