The Heavy Vehicle National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 has now been passed. The amendments are set to commence across all states and territories (other than Western Australia ...
The Heavy Vehicle National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 has now been passed. The amendments are set to commence across all states and territories (other than Western Australia and the Northern Territory) in late 2017.
In the recent case of Shane Clayton v Coles Group Supply Chain Pty Ltd [2016] FWC 4724, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) found that an employee who consumed cannabis before attending work was not unfairly dismissed for breach of the employer’s ‘zero tolerance’ drug and alcohol policy.
The recent case of Matton Developments Pty Ltd v CGU Insurance Ltd [2016] QCA 208 demonstrates the difficulties faced by insurers seeking to argue that a policy does not respond because of the reckless actions of the insured.
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is currently reviewing the investigative and enforcement powers under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and their application by enforcement agencies.
In the recent case of Wright v Glencore Queensland Limited [2016] QSC 247, the Queensland Supreme Court was asked to consider whether a self-insurer could withdraw its agreement for a particular doctor to perform a second degree of permanent impairment (DPI) assessment.
A Supreme Court of Queensland decision has highlighted the broad scope of payments that are subject to payroll tax – and the importance of getting the documentation right.
A Supreme Court of Queensland decision has highlighted the broad scope of payments that are subject to payroll tax – and the importance of getting the documentation right.
In April 2016 the ATO released PCG 2016/5, which outlined its views on when loan terms would result in income from a related party loan for an LRBA being non-arm’s-length income (NALI) to the SMSF (and taxed at top tax rates in the SMSF, rather than the concessional tax rates
In April 2016 the ATO released PCG 2016/5, which outlined its views on when loan terms would result in income from a related party loan for an LRBA being non-arm’s-length income (NALI) to the SMSF (and taxed at top tax rates in the SMSF, rather than the concessional tax rates
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FBFWC) has taken a non-negotiable stance on compliance with the procedural requirements of enterprise bargaining in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FWA).
A recent decision in a penalty hearing before the Federal Circuit Court serves as a warning for construction companies of the potential risks when subcontracting on unionised construction sites.
It is common practice for employers to pay annualised salaries to employees where the salaries are intended to operate as ‘all-inclusive rates’ that satisfy all entitlements owed to an employee under an applicable award.
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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