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Farm Succession Planning Checklist

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...

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STRATA LAW – Court puts limit on insurer taking it to excess

The amount of the excess payable by an owners corporation when a claim is made on a home owner's warranty insurance policy in relation to common property building defects has now been determined...

Personal Information – Lessons from recent privacy violations

News of data security breaches at major organisations that reveal thousands of individuals' personal information is not uncommon these days. Privacy impact assessments can be an important method...

Handling a Tax Debt – Identifying technical issues is key

Unless you are a taxpayer who is self-assessing and subject to pay-as-you-go instalments, the general rule is that tax has to be paid within 21 days of receiving a notice of assessment. The tax office...

ROAD RULES – Heavy vehicle signage found to be outside the rules

The NSW Supreme Court has questioned the legality of heavy vehicle signage, which may render unsafe past convictions for contravention of these signs. Heavy vehicles are compelled by signage to enter...

OH&S – When is it safe to dismiss employees?

A string of recent unfair dismissal cases has seen employees reinstated to their former positions following dismissal for breaches of safety regulations and practices. In recent occupational health...

MEDIATION – Court is not the only way to resolve a dispute

Mediation can be a much more user-friendly way of resolving a dispute than going to court, and it has a proven success rate. Mediation is informal and, if successful, provides a cheaper and quicker...