On 28 May 2012, the new business names registration system will commence. The new system integrates the business names systems of each state and territory into a national registration network. ...
On 28 May 2012, the new business names registration system will commence. The new system integrates the business names systems of each state and territory into a national registration network. Business names are currently regulated individually by state and territory governments.
The new Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) started on 30 January 2012.
On 6 February 2012 the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) handed down its decision in Montgomery Wools Pty Ltd as trustee for Montgomery Wools Pty Ltd Super Fund v Commissioner of Taxation [2012] AATA 61.
Generally, an eligible person will succeed in a challenge to a Will if they have been left without adequate provision and they can demonstrate some financial need. Provision will not usually be refused except in exceptional circumstances, such as where there are minimal assets in the estate or where there
A recent alert to trustees from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) states that trustees who make beneficiaries entitled to trust income by way of resolution must do so by the end of an income year (June 30) for that to be effective for determining who is to be assessed on
On 13 February 2012 the ACCC provided an update on its use of new powers to issue infringement notices to business.
The decision in Inspector James v Paul (No 2)[2011] NSWIRComm 117 (5 September 2011) (James) has confirmed that company directors cannot rely upon their apparent remoteness from the day to day operations of their business to avoid liability for an occupational health and safety (OHS) incident.
Individual versus corporate trustee – one of the common questions for SMSF trustees.
The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (PPSA) commenced operations on 30 January 2012 and implements fundamental changes to the rules affecting ownership of ‘personal property’ in Australia.
The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (PPSA) commenced operations on 30 January 2012 and implements fundamental changes to the rules affecting ownership of ‘personal property’ in Australia.
The Strategic Cropping Land Act (Act) has been passed to protect ‘strategic cropping land’ in Queensland from development that would permanently alienate the land, or reduce its agricultural capacity. The Act commenced on 30 January 2012.
Since 2006, families with a disabled child have been able to establish a Special Disability Trust (SDT). SDTs allow immediate family members and carers to provide for the future care and accommodation needs of a ‘severely disabled person’.
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.