30 Oct 2019 Property New off the plan requirements commence 1 December 2019 The government has proclaimed 1 December 2019 as the day on which the Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulations 2019 (NSW) will commence.
30 Oct 2019 Employment and safety Trick or treat? Handling Halloween in your workplace! Trick or treating at work can be a legal risk for employers, as more Halloween parties take place at work in Australia - attracting vicarious liability. Employers are encouraged to adopt a 'mischief management plan'.
30 Oct 2019 Banking and finance Financial services ASIC regulation post Hayne royal commission - CommInsure charged with hawking In February 2019, the Financial Services Royal Commission (FS Royal Commission or FSRC) recommended that the hawking of insurance and superannuation products should be prohibited.
29 Oct 2019 Planning, infrastructure and environment Recap of recent developments in NSW compulsory acquisition law Recap of recent developments in NSW compulsory acquisition law
28 Oct 2019 Property State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Bill 2019 (NSW) The object of the State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Bill is to make amendments to the Duties Act 1997, the Land Tax Act 1956 and the Land Tax Management Act 1956.
25 Oct 2019 Banking and finance Important relief for Foreign Financial Services Providers of portfolio management services to ... As we move closer to the start of 2020, foreign financial service providers should consider their Australian licensing arrangements and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) relief.
24 Oct 2019 Update on tax residency of Australian expats Decision in Harding v Commissioner of Taxation still stands. How will ATO respond?
24 Oct 2019 Corporate and commercial Update on voluntary disclosure of unpaid superannuation guarantee liabilities It may be beneficial for employers that are considering voluntary disclosure of SGC liabilities to hold off until the Bill is passed
24 Oct 2019 Transport and logistics Insurance The onus of proof in cargo claims: contract or bailment? Volcafe Ltd and Others v Cia Sud Americana de Vapores SA (trading as CSAV).
23 Oct 2019 Transport and logistics In-flight dehydration not an "accident" entitling compensation under Montreal Convention 1999 Emirates found not liable for thirsty passenger's injuries.