Fair Work Act will soon provide a ‘right to disconnect’
The right to disconnect has received media attention as the trend of work extending into personal life is seen as an increasingly important issue.
By Paul Moorhouse - 2 min read
Electronic signatures: convenient but risky
The NSW Court of Appeal has found that an individual whose electronic signature appeared on a guarantee did not authorise the use of his signature,…
By Paul Martin - 2 min read
The brave new world of the PPSA: what it means for farmers
Rural practitioners may find that harvest is the right time to remind clients of their potentially improved position under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009. By…
By Ben Mackay - 2 min read
Tax sting: super fund property sale anguish
Everything related to the normal conduct of a complying superannuation fund is an enterprise for GST purposes. By JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 1 min read
NCAT guardianship division’s reviews of enduring powers of attorney
Improvident and self-benefiting transactions by attorneys acting under an Enduring Power of Attorney are seemingly on the rise. By RICHARD McCULLAGH.
By Richard McCullagh - 1 min read
Residential short-term letting: is it above board?
Short-term letting is booming across NSW thanks to the likes of Airbnb, but not everyone is happy. A recent parliamentary inquiry has broadly condoned the…
By Kye Tran-Tsai and David Sachs - 2 min read
Family law: November 2016
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
By Robert Glade-Wright - 2 min read
The latest from the Federal Court: November 2016
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
By Dan Star QC - 3 min read
Abortion law reform: why it’s time we caught up
Safe and affordable access to abortion services is not as readily available across Australia as might reasonably be expected. By ANASTASIA KRIVENKOVA.
By Anastasia Krivenkova - 1 min read
New GST laws impact legal services for non-resident clients
From 1 October 2016, legal services may be GST-free in a broader range of circumstances. The reforms potentially benefit both non-resident clients and law firms….
By Matthew Cridland - 1 min read
Interpreting bilateral tax treaties
A provision in a tax treaty is to be interpreted according to its language, context, and object and purpose. By STEPHEN TULLY.
By Stephen Tully - 2 min read