2 Dec 2019 Transport and logistics Full benefits of the Heavy Vehicle National Reform are yet to be seen Productivity Commission's final report on the effectiveness of transport regulatory reforms expected by April 2020.
1 Dec 2019 Transport and logistics Increase in liability limits for domestic and international air carriage Following recent review, compensation limits for air carriage are rising which benefit air travellers but have a flow-on cost for carriers
28 Nov 2019 Construction Combustible cladding update: A wave of "building product rectification orders" begins Relevant authorities in NSW are now at the stage of issuing "building product rectification orders" to owners of buildings affected by combustible cladding.
28 Nov 2019 ASIC releases Regulatory Guide on the content required in whistleblower policies Whistleblower policies prepared prior to the release of ASIC's Regulatory Guide will need to be reconciled and updated against the Guide's detailed requirements.
27 Nov 2019 Financial services The next prudential frontier – Governance, Culture, Remuneration and Accountability across all ... On 23 July 2019, APRA released a discussion paper for consultation relating to the introduction of a new prudential standard on remuneration (CPS 511).
27 Nov 2019 Corporate and commercial Tax deductibility of gaming machine entitlements The High Court has decided that the purchase price of gaming machine entitlements in Victoria was not deductible in Commissioner of Taxation v Sharpcan Pty Ltd [2019] HCA 36.
24 Nov 2019 Corporate and commercial Tax payable by foreign residents on capital gains may increase under proposed changes ATO issues preliminary views on capital gains made by foreign beneficiaries of non-fixed trusts and relevance of source concept for capital gains, while gov't introduces legislation to remove entitlement to main residence exemption.
24 Nov 2019 Employment and safety Work Health Safety Bill NSW to increase manslaughter penalties to 25 years and ban insurance for ... Organisations must have a robust safety management system in place to reduce likelihood of incidents and manage their risk.
24 Nov 2019 Insurance Life insurance and genetic discrimination in a world of perfect data A look at the implications of genetic testing for Australia's life insurance industry.
22 Nov 2019 Construction Cladding crisis overview for schools The Victorian cladding audit extends to school buildings. Schools may receive Building Orders. Funds may be available to rectify cladding.