On 26 May the Government introduced the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Amendment Bill 2010 into Parliament to replace the current borrowing exception in section 67(4A) with new sections 67A and 67B. ...
On 26 May the Government introduced the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Amendment Bill 2010 into Parliament to replace the current borrowing exception in section 67(4A) with new sections 67A and 67B.
Sagacious Legal Pty Ltd v Wesfarmers General Insurance Ltd (No 4) [2010] FCA 482 (May 2010)
The unfair dismissal provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 have been operating since 1 July 2009. One major change involved the widening of employee eligibility to make an unfair dismissal application. In contrast, the timeframe for making an unfair dismissal application was reduced from 21 to 14 days after
A buyer or incoming financier who fails to lodge a settlement notice or caveat to protect their position pending registration of their interest can be at risk that a judgment creditor will register a writ of execution on the title during the period between settlement and registration.
Coynes Freight Management Group (Coynes) operated two warehousing businesses. Armik Group Pty Ltd imported vodka from overseas and arranged for its storage at one of the warehouses that was licensed to store underbond goods. The importation of the vodka attracted customs duty. One week after importation, 849 cartons of vodka
Cooper Grace Ward represented the interests of the defendants in this District Court action before Justice Searles in Toowoomba last year. A motor vehicle accident occurred after the plaintiff overtook the defendant’s vehicle at a T intersection and then stopped in the defendant’s path on two occasions before pulling over
On 21 April 2010 the High Court handed down its decision in Gett v Tabet [2010] HCA 12. The High Court concluded that the New South Wales Court of Appeal had made the correct decision when it found that the principle of loss of chance in medical negligence cases was
Incurring a shortfall is of concern for a mortgagee. However dealing with surplus sale proceeds after exercising power of sale or dealing with remaining securities after being fully repaid can also be matters for concern.
A recent decision of the Full Court of South Australia has highlighted the extensive damages awards that can follow the supply of equipment that is not fit for the purpose contemplated by the buyer.
The GST treatment of supplies relating to international transport is set to change from 1 July 2010.
The Land Tax Amendment Bill 2010 (Qld) (Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 23 March 2010.
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.