A decision of the Victorian Court of Appeal in Vasudevan v Becon Constructions (Australia) Pty Ltd [2014] VSCA 14 has the potential to significantly broaden the power of a liquidator ...
A decision of the Victorian Court of Appeal in Vasudevan v Becon Constructions (Australia) Pty Ltd [2014] VSCA 14 has the potential to significantly broaden the power of a liquidator to attack a company transaction under section 588FDA of the Corporations Act 2001 (Act) where there are ‘indirect benefits’ to
On 10 September 2014, the High Court of Australia delivered its decision in Maxwell v Highway Hauliers Pty Ltd [2014] HCA 33, dismissing an appeal against the decision of the Western Australian Court of Appeal, overturning the decision in Johnson v Triple C Furniture & Electrical [2010] QCA 282 and
On 10 September 2014, the High Court of Australia delivered its decision in Maxwell v Highway Hauliers Pty Ltd [2014] HCA 33, dismissing an appeal against the decision of the Western Australian Court of Appeal, overturning the decision in Johnson v Triple C Furniture & Electrical [2010] QCA 282 and
Following the Federal Court’s decision confirming that the Hunger Project Australia (HPA) is a public benevolent institution (PBI), the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has released a Commissioner’s Interpretation Statement to provide guidance on the law as it now stands.
Following the Federal Court’s decision confirming that the Hunger Project Australia (HPA) is a public benevolent institution (PBI), the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has released a Commissioner’s Interpretation Statement to provide guidance on the law as it now stands.
Australian expats should prepare for a new round of ATO review and audit activity. The ATO has announced a list of overseas banks it will request information from.
Whether your foreign judgment can be enforced in Australia will depend on the type of judgment and the country where the judgment is obtained. The Foreign Judgments Act 1991 (Cth) (FJA) enables foreign judgments from prescribed courts in specified countries to be registered under the FJA in Australia.
Whether your foreign judgment can be enforced in Australia will depend on the type of judgment and the country where the judgment is obtained. The Foreign Judgments Act 1991 (Cth) (FJA) enables foreign judgments from prescribed courts in specified countries to be registered under the FJA in Australia.
The ATO has many enforcement measures it can use for the collection of tax-related liabilities from a company. These include director penalty notices, garnishee notices and freezing orders. When a taxpayer has defaulted on a lodgement obligation, the ATO can make an assessment of the overdue obligation.
The ATO has many enforcement measures it can use for the collection of tax-related liabilities from a company. These include director penalty notices, garnishee notices and freezing orders. When a taxpayer has defaulted on a lodgement obligation, the ATO can make an assessment of the overdue obligation.
The recent Queensland Court of Appeal decision of Michail v Australian Alliance Insurance Company Ltd [2014] QCA 138 reinforces that clear and consistent underwriting guidelines are essential for all insurance agencies.
The recent Queensland Court of Appeal decision of Michail v Australian Alliance Insurance Company Ltd [2014] QCA 138 reinforces that clear and consistent underwriting guidelines are essential for all insurance agencies.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Fast, accurate and flexible entities including companies, self-managed superannuation funds and trusts.