In a recent decision, the Tasmanian Supreme Court increased the penalty imposed on a transport operator four-fold after finding that the operator had a ‘cavalier attitude to compliance’. ...
In a recent decision, the Tasmanian Supreme Court increased the penalty imposed on a transport operator four-fold after finding that the operator had a ‘cavalier attitude to compliance’.
We have had a busy period dealing with the changes to superannuation that have applied from 1 July 2017. The Budget made changes to pensions, commuting pensions, withdrawing money from superannuation and updates to trust deeds. All of these changes can have quite significant implications on the effectiveness of a
Injured workers often apply out of time for review of insurers’ decisions in statutory workers’ compensation claims on the basis of ‘special circumstances’. But what really constitutes ‘special circumstances’? A recent Court of Appeal decision clarifies the position.
Infidelity is one of the most common causes of marriage breakdown. Deciding whether to stay together or separate is a difficult and confronting experience, and there are many support services available to help you. As part of that process, you should also consider obtaining family law advice about your rights
Contrary to popular belief, transactions involving cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are not always anonymous. The ATO is set to audit transactions involving cryptocurrency in the coming months.
Contrary to popular belief, transactions involving cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are not always anonymous. The ATO is set to audit transactions involving cryptocurrency in the coming months.
From 2018, the ATO will use foreign bank information to recover unpaid tax from taxpayers who have not declared foreign income.
On 24 May 2018, the Government introduced a 12 month superannuation guarantee amnesty. The amnesty provides incentives for businesses to self-correct historical errors in relation to compulsory superannuation.
On 14 June 2018, Safe Work Australia released its much-anticipated national guidance material on work-related psychological health and safety.
As those in the transport and logistics industry would know, changes to the chain of responsibility provisions in the Heavy Vehicle National Law will commence on 1 October 2018.
In the Supreme Court of Queensland decision of Re Cresswell [2018] QSC 142, Justice Brown has made orders that will allow a young woman (Ms Creswell) to undergo IVF treatment in the hope of becoming pregnant. IVF treatment has been assisting people to become pregnant for decades, so you may
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.
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