Doing a deal with your ex-spouse has just been made a whole lot more taxing
On 30 July 2014, Taxation Ruling 2014/5 came into effect. This ruling has important tax implications for the shareholders of private companies who receive a payment of money or...
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Seeds Blowing in the Wind: The GM Canola Case Explored (Part 2)
Part 2: Sowing the Seeds – WA Organic Farmer Appeals Landmark Decision (Part 1) West Australian organic farmer, Steve Marsh, has appealed a landmark decision by the WA Supreme Court...
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Seeds Blowing in the Wind: The GM Canola Case Explored (Part 1)
A man’s home is his castle and a farmer’s property is his heartland. So what happens when your heartland and livelihood is placed at risk by another farmer’s production?...
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You’re in business with others…if it all stops going well, are your options clear?
During the past year I’ve provided advice to numerous business owners in disputes with a co-owner. Generally the business owners operated by way of partnership or as shareholders of...
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A helpful tip if you are intending to build
It has become common in recent times for builders of spec homes to enter into a preliminary agreement with their customers to cover such things as site consultancy, preliminary...
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What is a Company Limited By Guarantee vs Incorporated Association?
In New South Wales many not-for-profit organisations have traditionally operated using an incorporated association as the preferred business structure. However, incorporated associations are generally constituted for the purpose of...
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The Statutory Warranties Available Under The Home Building Act, 1989
The Legislation 1. Section 18B of the Home Building Act, 1989, provides that whenever licensed contractors carry out residential building work, there is implied into the contract certain warranties...
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What you need to know about the NSW Government’s new construction guidelines
New procurement Guidelines for all NSW infrastructure projects will come into effect on 1 July 2013. Changes to the existing guidelines were driven by the Hon. Mike Baird (NSW...
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The Claimants’ Insurance Lawyer should understand the Claimant, their loss & how it affects them
Insurance disputes generally involve two parties, the Insurer and the Claimant. One generally a multi-national company, and the other more often than not, a person. A Claimants’ Insurance Lawyer...
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Go-Lo is gone: 3 lessons for business owners
Retail Adventures, the largest trader of discount stores in Australia, has been placed into voluntary administration. Retail Adventures brands include Go-Lo, Sam’s Warehouse, Chickenfeed and Crazy Clark’s. Under the...
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