On 1 July 2013, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) introduced a raft of changes to the Temporary Work (Skilled) (Subclass 457) visa program that has created many areas ...
On 1 July 2013, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) introduced a raft of changes to the Temporary Work (Skilled) (Subclass 457) visa program that has created many areas of uncertainty. In particular, there are a number of amendments that affect current and future standard business sponsors.
Self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees and their advisers should be aware that there is a new duty exemption in Queensland for property transfers from a custodian (bare trustee) to the SMSF trustee. While the amendment is recent, it applies retrospectively from 26 October 2011.
Businesses and individuals must identify and register their security interests on the PPS Register to avoid losing assets to customers’ secured creditors.
Where parents believe that their children may not be responsible enough to manage their inheritance or are worried about the impact of outside influences, it is common to include special provisions in the parents’ Wills in order to try and safeguard their children’s inheritance.
On 28 June 2013, the long-awaited Insurance Contracts Amendment Act 2013 (Cth) (ICAA) came into effect. The ICAA is considered to bring the most significant changes to the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) (ICA) since its commencement in 1986. The changes are to take effect in stages with the first
The Family Court has dismissed an application by the Commissioner of Taxation to be released from an implied obligation not to make collateral use of certain documents filed in a Family Court proceeding.
From 1 July 2013, the definition of a ‘worker’ for the purposes of the workers’ compensation legislation in Queensland will be narrowed. The new definition will mean that fewer independent contractors will be required to be covered under a principal’s workers’ compensation policy. The changes will particularly affect contractors in
The State of Queensland has been held liable for insufficiently warning of the risks of harm in the Queensland Supreme Court decision of Kelly v State of Queensland [2013] QSC 106.
In the recent decision of the Queensland Court of Appeal in Barker v GE Mortgage Solutions Limited, the lender was successful in opposing the borrower’s attempts to reopen a 2007 loan secured by a residential mortgage.
Google recently announced a revision to its AdWords Trademark Policy. From 23 April 2013, keywords that were previously restricted as a result of a trade mark complaint and investigation are no longer restricted in Australia (and China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, New Zealand, South Korea and Brazil).
The Commonwealth Government has announced significant additional funding for the ATO to investigate and pursue trusts. It has never been more critical that distribution resolutions comply with the legislation, the terms of the trust deed and the ATO’s requirements.
In light of the substantial changes within the superannuation sector, self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees should review their existing arrangements to ensure they fully comply with existing and proposed amendments to the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 and the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994 (SIS legislation) from 1 July 2013.
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.