The Fair Work Commission recently found that the dismissal of a ferry master for breach of his employer’s drug and alcohol policy was unfair.
The Fair Work Commission recently found that the dismissal of a ferry master for breach of his employer’s drug and alcohol policy was unfair.
The recent Federal Circuit Court case of Parkes v Parkes [2014] FCCA 102 sheds light on this common practice
The recent Federal Circuit Court case of Parkes v Parkes [2014] FCCA 102 sheds light on this common practice
In the recent High Court case of Stewart v Atco Controls Pty Ltd (in Liquidation) [2014] HCA 15, a secured creditor was unsuccessful in challenging a liquidator’s lien over funds recovered through legal proceedings.
The Queensland Government has recently introduced key changes to the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (Qld) (BCIPA) that will have a big impact on all players within the construction industry.
The Queensland Government has recently introduced key changes to the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (Qld) (BCIPA) that will have a big impact on all players within the construction industry.
There are a number of changes commencing on 1 July 2014 that will increase labour costs for employers.
The new good and services tax (GST) ruling on incentive payments following the AP Group decision is a welcome step in simplifying payments in the Australian motor vehicle industry.
A recent AAT decision highlights the importance of carefully drafting terms of settlement.
On 3 June 2014, the Honourable Warren Truss, Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development presented to Parliament the report of the Aviation Safety Regulation Review.
In a recent decision, the AAT, with Logan J sitting as a Presidential Member, rejected the Commissioner’s submissions that the ordinary meaning of ‘resides’ should be given a wide interpretation so as to generate as much income tax as possible.
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.
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