FARM SUCCESSION PLANNING CHECKLIST Succession planning for a farm is crucial for ensuring the smooth transition of ownership and management to the next generation or successor. Here’s a...
The new Work Health and Safety laws (WHS) introduce a concept of "Safe Design" that mandates requirements for architects, engineers, building designers or anyone involved in the design of a...
The new PPSA introduces changes that should prompt review of many of your contractual arrangements. Below is a short list of challenges to common operating assumptions. Equipment: Supplies of or...
The courts have found a company can be wound up for insolvency even though its debt is in dispute. In a recent case, a receiver and manager had been appointed by Westpoint over a company's assets...
The government has announced that the ACCC, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, will be given responsibility to police how businesses pass on the carbon price and for ensuring they do...
A recent court decision against the directors of a major company demonstrates how demanding are a director's duties when approving financial statements. To meet those demands, boards may seek to...
Astroturfing refers to an orchestrated expression of support for a cause, product, service or policy designed to give the impression of a grassroots movement. Under Australian law, if a business...