Queensland is set for a large scale overhaul of planning obligations, as the Queensland Government passes the Planning Act 2016 and related legislation.
The Retail Shop Leases Amendment Bill 2015 received royal assent on 25 May 2016 and is expected to commence in November 2016.
The Queensland government has introduced legislation that will significantly change the operation of the Vegetation Management Act 1999. The Vegetation Management (Reinstatement) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 will wind back the relaxations of land clearing restrictions implemented by the previous government.
Companies, and their directors and officers, can face significant financial penalties in relation to environmental incidents.
Company directors, employees and contractors who fail to notify relevant parties of incidents that have caused, or may cause, environmental harm may face significant fines.
Queensland is set for a large scale overhaul of planning obligations, as the Queensland Government passes the Planning Act 2016 and related legislation.
The ATO has thrown a lifeline to SMSF trustees in the rush to get limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) on commercial terms by the end of this 2016 financial year.
The ATO has thrown a lifeline to SMSF trustees in the rush to get limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) on commercial terms by the end of this 2016 financial year.
On 26 May 2016, the Queensland Parliament passed legislation enabling the partial rollout of the National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIIS). It represents the first tangible stage of the State Government’s commitment to the NIIS.
On 26 May 2016, the Queensland Parliament passed legislation enabling the partial rollout of the National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIIS). It represents the first tangible stage of the State Government’s commitment to the NIIS.
Directors can be personally liable to pay the Commissioner of Taxation the amount of an unfair preference payment relating to pay as you go withholding (PAYG) where the Commissioner is ordered to pay the amount to a liquidator.
Directors can be personally liable to pay the Commissioner of Taxation the amount of an unfair preference payment relating to pay as you go withholding (PAYG) where the Commissioner is ordered to pay the amount to a liquidator.
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.