An American, working for an Australian company, travelled to India during the initial stages of a highly confidential research and development project. ...
The National Transport Commission of Australia (NTC) is developing model laws aimed at harmonising Australian legislation with respect to heavy vehicles (with gross vehicle mass of over 4.5 tonnes). New ...
An American, working for an Australian company, travelled to India during the initial stages of a highly confidential research and development project.
The National Transport Commission of Australia (NTC) is developing model laws aimed at harmonising Australian legislation with respect to heavy vehicles (with gross vehicle mass of over 4.5 tonnes). New national legislation is anticipated to come into force on 1 January 2013. The proposed Heavy Vehicle National Laws (HVNL) are
The government has released draft amendments that will specifically allow the streaming of capital gains and franked dividends derived by trusts.
A passenger involved in stealing a car was found to be owed a duty of care after the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a pole. Miller v Miller [2011] HCA 9
Industrial Union United Voice is set to challenge the rollout of a series of Individual Flexibility Agreements (IFAs) by Spotless Group to cleaners in Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales in the Federal Court, claiming breaches of the Fair Work Act 2009.
The Queensland government has passed a Bill that amends the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld) (Act). The amendments commenced on 4 April 2011 and they have significant implications for both landlords and tenants.
The Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2010 (Qld) received royal assent on 14 April 2011.
The Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2010 (Qld) was passed on 6 April 2011 and will commence on a date to be set (but expected shortly).
Many Australians appreciate the benefits and convenience of retirement village living. But some retirement village ownership structures require special care in Will drafting, or the estate may not pass as you expect.
Shortage of skilled workers? Considering employing overseas skilled workers? There are different types of visas available for employers who wish to employ overseas workers. Some are permanent visas, others are temporary visas. By sponsoring employees for these visas, an employer can secure the employment of the skilled workers from overseas.
Full Federal Court hands down decision on Roundup and the meaning of “substitutable goods produced in Australia”
In the decision in Ben Starkey v Cootes Transport Group Pty Ltd [2011] FWA 228, Fair Work Australia dismissed an employee’s unfair dismissal application. The employee had been dismissed for serious misconduct when he was observed using a mobile phone while driving the employer’s fuel tanker.
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.