The Duties Act 1997 (NSW) has recently been amended. The amending instrument is the State Revenue and Fines Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2022 (the Amendment Act), which received Royal Assent …
The State Parliament of Victoria has proposed to criminalise ‘Grossly Offensive Behaviour’. What does this mean, and will NSW State Parliament follow?
On around 22 June 2022, in the State Parliament of Victoria, a draft bill was introduced aimed at punishing individuals who are found to commit acts of ‘Grossly offensive behaviour’. …
Franchise Disclosure Register
The changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct in 2022 1. Introduction Hey, franchisors! You need to be aware there are some new changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct in …
Stay Vigilant Online as Consumers
On 7 June 2022, a concise statement was filed by ACCC, the applicant in relation to the matter ACCC v Airbnb & Anor (‘Short title’) in the Federal Court of …
Will a Disability Reform in the Future Occur?
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is a Royal Commission established on 4 April 2019. Presently, the Royal Commission is still ongoing and …
Is the company structure more trouble than its worth?
When setting up small businesses, many entrepreneurs and business owners immediately look to register new companies and complex corporate structures to facilitate the business. This desire stems from the understanding …
How will the Roads and Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 influence the future of protesting?
On 1 April 2022, the Roads and Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 was assented to in the NSW Parliament. It was proposed and passed into the NSW parliament for the …
Business Succession Planning Company Power of Attorney
It is of importance for all company directors to consider the value of appointing a ‘Company Power of Attorney’. A Company Power of Attorney is an integral legal document created …
Do I need a family trust? Probably not.
Do I need a family trust? Probably not. There are various types of trusts. This article uses general terminology but is probably most relevant in terms of family discretionary trusts, …
Do Public Trustees and Public Guardians act in the best interest of the individual?
When an individual possesses impaired decision-making abilities and lacks the capacity to make decisions about their life and money, these individuals have the legal right to appoint an Enduring Guardian, …
