The Land Tax Amendment Bill 2010 (Qld) (Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 23 March 2010. ...
The Land Tax Amendment Bill 2010 (Qld) (Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 23 March 2010.
It is not uncommon in shareholder disputes involving allegations of oppression under section 232 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) for the aggrieved shareholder to seek to wind up the company as part of a wider strategy seeking a buy-out order.
The Property Agents and Motor Dealers and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 (Qld) (Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 24 March 2010.
On 17 March 2010, the long debated and long awaited amendment bill became law. The Act is really something of a compromise, attempting to balance the interests of injured Queenslanders, while at the same time maintaining the financial viability of the schemes to which the Act applies. As with any
In Noonan v MacLennan & Anor [2010] QCA 50 the Queensland Court of Appeal prevented defamation litigation from continuing because of a failure to comply with the strict time limits imposed by the Limitations of Actions Act 1974 (Qld) (LAA).
A recent decision from the New South Wales Court of Appeal highlights the complications that can come with giving money to family members on conditions without proper safeguards.
The Federal Government is expected to introduce new laws in mid 2010 which will require the disclosure of energy efficiency information for commercial office buildings.
Traditionally, non-profit organisations that promote the change of government law or policy have struggled to qualify for charitable tax concessions. That may be set to change with the High Court of Australia’s grant of special leave to appeal in the case of Aid/Watch Incorporated v Commissioner of Taxation [2010] HCATrans
The case of ASIC v Rich provides us all with some valuable commentary on directors duties and the potential application of the business judgment rule.
The New South Wales Supreme Court recently handed down a controversial decision which highlights the importance of keeping registered office details up to date and ensuring legal notices are brought to the attention of recipients.
There is a perception that courts sometimes “bend over backwards” to assist self acting parties. Few would dispute the social utility of courts assisting self acting parties, provided that the interests of justice are not compromised. This case highlights however that courts will not shy away from applying sound legal