The activities of an unauthorised stranger, using drone technology to capture high quality footage of major sporting contests or entertainment events, could adversely impact the funding models for major sports. ...
The activities of an unauthorised stranger, using drone technology to capture high quality footage of major sporting contests or entertainment events, could adversely impact the funding models for major sports.
The Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 (Qld) will commence on Monday 16 April 2018. On Friday 6 April 2018, the Queensland Parliament published regulations that clarify the scope of the regime and the information that must accompany an application for a labour hire licence.
It has never been easier to order a trust deed. However, getting a trust deed that effectively deals with both the tax and estate planning issues can be like finding a unicorn! The recent decision of Reschke v Reschke [2017] SASC 192, highlights the importance of a well worded trust
Establishing a trust is simple, but often not done properly.
Earlier this month, the Valuer-General issued statutory land valuation notices for all land, including commercial and residential land, in various local government areas throughout Queensland. The effective date of the valuations is 30 June 2018 and will be the basis for determining your rates and any land tax for FY18/19.
Recently, the Valuer-General began issuing statutory valuations for all land in Queensland. Deductions for site improvements now apply for all land valued using the Site Value methodology, which is all residential and commercial land that is not zoned rural. Farmers may be eligible for the farming concession.
Earlier this month, the Valuer-General issued statutory land valuation notices for all land, including commercial and residential land, in various local government areas throughout Queensland. The effective date of the valuations is 30 June 2018 and will be the basis for determining your rates and any land tax for FY18/19.
The Heavy Vehicle National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 was recently introduced into the Queensland Parliament. The Bill extends executive officers’ due diligence obligation under the new chain of responsibility laws, which are set to commence in mid-2018.
The National Transport Commission has completed its review and update of the Load Restraint Guide. The updated guide was launched in January 2018. Transport operators should familiarise themselves with the updated guide and review their loading procedures to ensure they comply with it.
In 2017, Consumer Affairs Australia and New Zealand provided the Australian Consumer Law Review Final Report to consumer affairs ministers. The report contains a package of reforms.
In a recent decision, the South Australian Supreme Court confirmed that heavy vehicle drivers may be operating under multiple overlapping 24-hour periods. Drivers operating under multiple overlapping periods need to comply with their permitted work and rest hours across each of those periods.
The recent Queensland District Court decision of Lyschrome Pty Ltd v Peter Cusato Transport (a Firm) [2017] QDC 162 illustrates the need for transport operators to carefully consider the terms of subcontracting agreements and any obligations in those agreements to take out particular insurance policies.
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.