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18 Jul 2019

Employer superannuation contributions in light of Bluescope Steel decision

Employers are only required to make superannuation contributions in respect of earnings for ordinary hours at ordinary rates of pay specified in industrial instruments to avoid the superannuation guarantee charge

11 Jul 2019

Employment and safety Education Corporate and commercial

Outside hours conduct of teacher justifies instant dismissal

In some circumstances, schools will have a duty of care to protect students from the wrongful behaviours of teachers engaging in activities that occur outside school hours.

25 Jun 2019

Corporate and commercial

Will proposed legislation on anti-phoenix reforms rise from its ashes?

The Federal Government's push for significant corporate and taxation reform to quash phoenix activity has stalled, but probably only temporarily.

23 May 2019

Commercial litigation and dispute resolution Employment and safety Corporate and commercial Class Actions

Employment class actions - feast or famine?

Employers are the subject of a wave of class action litigation at a time when the state of play is less certain than ever before. (Some) litigation funders are excited, but perhaps all is not what it seems.

13 May 2019

Corporate and commercial Restructuring and insolvency

Why directors must consider creditors' interests when company solvency is at risk

Federal Court finds Termite Resources' directors breached their duties by failing to conduct a proper analysis of sufficiency of cash reserves.

26 Apr 2019

Corporate and commercial

ATO's safe harbour for employer superannuation contributions in respect of annual leave loading

Employers may avoid liability for the superannuation guarantee charge in respect of annual leave loading under the ATO's safe harbour.

27 Mar 2019

Corporate and commercial

Voluntary disclosure of unpaid superannuation guarantee charge liabilities

Employers may benefit from disclosing unpaid superannuation guarantee charge (SGC) liabilities to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) even if the Federal government's proposed amnesty is not enacted

26 Mar 2019

Insurance Corporate and commercial

An obvious risk may not require remedial action but managing that risk is still key

Court of Appeal confirms that aged care provider did not breach duty of care in trip and fall case.

21 Jan 2019

Corporate and commercial

Key reminder before 30 January: Check for non-real estate securities for possible expiry

This is important for you if you are continuing to rely on any long-standing security from a company or individual over non-real estate assets.

13 Jan 2019

Employment and safety Corporate and commercial

What will be the effects of the Civil Liability (Institutional Child Abuse) Amendment Bill 2018?

Institutions covered by the Bill should review their child protection policies and procedures, and consider their liability risk

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Employer superannuation contributions in light of Bluescope Steel decision

Outside hours conduct of teacher justifies instant dismissal

Will proposed legislation on anti-phoenix reforms rise from its ashes?

Employment class actions - feast or famine?

Why directors must consider creditors' interests when company solvency is at risk

ATO's safe harbour for employer superannuation contributions in respect of annual leave loading

Voluntary disclosure of unpaid superannuation guarantee charge liabilities

An obvious risk may not require remedial action but managing that risk is still key

Key reminder before 30 January: Check for non-real estate securities for possible expiry

What will be the effects of the Civil Liability (Institutional Child Abuse) Amendment Bill 2018?

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Employer superannuation contributions in light of Bluescope Steel decision​

Outside hours conduct of teacher justifies instant dismissal​

Will proposed legislation on anti-phoenix reforms rise from its ashes?​

Employment class actions - feast or famine?​

Why directors must consider creditors' interests when company solvency is at risk​

ATO's safe harbour for employer superannuation contributions in respect of annual leave loading​

Voluntary disclosure of unpaid superannuation guarantee charge liabilities​

An obvious risk may not require remedial action but managing that risk is still key​

Key reminder before 30 January: Check for non-real estate securities for possible expiry​

What will be the effects of the Civil Liability (Institutional Child Abuse) Amendment Bill 2018?​

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Employer superannuation contributions in light of Bluescope Steel decision

Outside hours conduct of teacher justifies instant dismissal

Will proposed legislation on anti-phoenix reforms rise from its ashes?

Employment class actions - feast or famine?

Why directors must consider creditors' interests when company solvency is at risk

ATO's safe harbour for employer superannuation contributions in respect of annual leave loading

Voluntary disclosure of unpaid superannuation guarantee charge liabilities

An obvious risk may not require remedial action but managing that risk is still key

Key reminder before 30 January: Check for non-real estate securities for possible expiry

What will be the effects of the Civil Liability (Institutional Child Abuse) Amendment Bill 2018?