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Small and large proprietary companies redefined
From 1 July 2019, changes to the definition of‘small’ and‘large’ proprietary companies will affect the reporting obligations of small and medium sized enterprises. Associate, Bill Lo clarifies what it means for your company. Overview Under the previous régime established by the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), the thresholds for ‘large’ and ‘small’ proprietary…
The Current State of Play in the Israel Folau Case
What proceedings has Israel Folau initiated? It has been widely reported that Israel Folau has commenced proceedings with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) alleging a breach of section 772 of the Fair Work Act (Act) for unlawful termination of his employment with Rugby Australia (RA) on the grounds of religion. Unlike court…
NSW construction industry — an expert’s perspective (part 4 of 6)
Interview with Steven Nakhla – SJN Building Consultants Over the coming weeks, I will be releasing a six part article series. The articles will document my discussions with building consultants who are in the know when it comes to the current state of the NSW construction industry and the high percentage of…
What happens to children on the death of a residential parent in the context of divorce and separation
There is no automatic right for the surviving parent to have the care of children after the death of the residential parent. On the death of a residential parent the parenting order that specifies that the children would live with them ceases. Most parents have joint parental responsibility, so it is…
Divorce and Separation — What you need to know
How long do I have to be separated before I can divorce my spouse? A divorce is the Court’s recognition that a marriage no longer exists and a separation shows your intention to divorce. In Australia you are required to be separated for a period of 12 months before you can make an Application for Divorce…
NSW construction industry — an expert’s perspective (part 3 of 6)
Interview with Allan Harriman – BCA Logic Over the coming weeks, I will be releasing a six part article series. The articles will document my discussions with building consultants who are in the know when it comes to the current state of the NSW construction industry and the high percentage of properties…
Should Australia adopt a Director Identification Number (DIN) requirement?
Should Australia Adopt a Director Identification Number (DIN) Requirement? On 13 February 2019, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Registries Modernisation and Other Measures) Bill 2019 was introduced to the Australian Parliament (Amendment Bill). The Amendment Bill proposed a director identification number (DIN) requirement as part of a suite of Government initiatives which attempt to…
The proper scope of the anti-bullying jurisdiction
Strong Words from the FWC Bench In the recent decision of Tanka Jang Karki [2019] FWC 3147, which dealt with an application to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) for a stop bullying order, Deputy President Sams took the opportunity to express disquiet about the way in which some applicants use the anti-bullying…
NSW construction industry — an expert’s perspective (part 2 of 6)
Interview with Paul Ratcliff – Paul Ratcliff Building and Waterproofing Pty Ltd Over the coming weeks, I will be releasing a six part article series. The articles will document my discussions with building consultants who are in the know when it comes to the current state of the NSW construction industry and the…
Construction — Independent verification, is it that simple?
The Australian Standards Design and Construct Contract AS 4902 – 2002, does not make any provision for an independent verification process throughout the build. With building defects on the rise, one has to consider that the appointment of an independent project verifier, to oversee the works and conduct inspections at…