Slow Progress for Model Safety Laws
Opposition determined to block path
Government to review and amend the Holidays Act 1910 (SA)
Happy Holidays?
A New Age Dawns for Online Brand Protection: The Expansion of gTLDs
In a move which will dramatically change the face of the Internet, in June 2011, the board of The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) voted in favour of opening up the…
The Warranty Trap
Goods and services provided to consumers have guarantees under the Australian Competition Law (ACL), which may not be excluded. However, if a product or service also comes with a specific warranty…
Broken Promises on Business Taxes
SA Mid-Year Budget Review A Circular from RevenueSA on 16 December 2011 (Information Circular 34), reveals that in the 2011-2012 Mid-Year Budget Review released by the Treasurer: “The Government has…
Minimum Wages, Paid Parental Leave and National Health & Safety
Attention All Employers - July 1 2011 - Critical Date For Employers
Superannuation: Excess Contributions Tax & Special Circumstances
Following the introduction of the more limited superannuation contribution caps from 1 July 2009 (concessional contribution cap for members under 50 years – $25,000; and for members over 50 years –…
Competition and Consumer Law Impacts on the Franchise Industry
Trade Practices Out - Competition and Consumer Law In All franchise businesses, whether they provide goods or services, and whether they deal with consumers or other businesses (ie within a franchise…
Changes to Stamp Duty Laws
The State Government is currently considering changes to the “Land Rich” provisions of the Stamp Duties Act. These provisions work to assess stamp duty on transfers of land in which a majority…
Announcement on Trust Taxation Amendments (Bamford)
The Assistant Treasurer and Minster for Financial Services and Superannuation, the Hon Bill Shorten MP, addressed the National Convention of the Taxation Institute of Australia in Brisbane this…
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