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Full Federal Court dismisses Commissioner's transfer pricing appeal against Glencore
On 6 November 2020, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia handed down its much anticipated decision dismissing the Commissioner's appeal (save for one issue) against Glencore Investment Pty Ltd in a significant transfer pricing dispute. ...
In Touch: Federal Court orders penalties against Viagogo; ACCC commences new civil proceedings; Rod Sims continues to advocate for law changes; and other developments
Federal Court orders penalties against Viagogo and iSelect; ACCC commences new civil proceedings; Rod Sims continues to advocate for law changes; and other developments ...
National Electricity and Gas rules update: October 2020
In our latest update, we examine the progress of new and existing rule change requests to the AEMC across the month of October, as well as take a closer look at the Data Strategy proposed by the ESB. ...
APRA's revised Prudential Standard CPS 511 on remuneration frameworks and incentives for ADIs, superannuation funds and insurers
After 17 months of consultation and internal review, APRA has released its revised draft prudential standard on remuneration (CPS 511) seeking to regulate incentive structures across all APRA-regulated entities. ...
Build-to-rent: stimulating recovery, ensuring resilience
Build-to-Rent (BTR) helps drive economic productivity, and with the right government intervention, could not only play a key role in Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19, but also ensure the future liveability and resilience of our cities. ...
Down-scheduling CBD and growing Australia's cannabis industry
The Therapeutics Goods Administration is proposing amendments to the Poisons Standard to permit pharmacists to sell low-dose cannabidiol (CBD) products without a prescription. Businesses intending to import, manufacture and supply cannabis products in the Australian market should monitor these developments closely. ...
Federal court awards largest ever adverse action payout
A senior employee was awarded $5.2m after he was dismissed, with the Federal Court deciding his employer took adverse action against him and hence breached his employment contract. ...
Pandemic caused stoppage of work, says Federal Court in Qantas stand down dispute
The Federal Court has confirmed that government restrictions on travel and quarantine measures stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic caused a stoppage of work for the purpose of stand downs initiated by Qantas and Jetstar under their enterprise agreements. ...
Western Australia's WHS Act to introduce industrial manslaughter laws
Western Australia has joined the harmonised work health and safety (WHS) regime, in line with New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, the Northern Territory and Tasmania. Victoria will continue to operate under a separate regime. The Work Health and Safety Act 2019 (WA) (the Act) passed through the Legislative Assembly on 3 November 2020. ...
Nucleus – corporate law developments: ASIC concludes stub equity consultation; FIRB amending legislation introduced; FIRB updates guidance on tax conditions; proposal to make electronic signing and virtual meetings permanent; and other corporate law developments
ASIC concludes position on use of stub equity in control transactions; ASX extends emergency class waivers and clarifies ability to ratify use of additional placement capacity; FIRB amending legislation introduced to Parliament; FIRB updates guidance on tax conditions; ACCC to examine competition in mobile apps; Fair Work Commission extends temporary COVID-19 flexibilities in 99 modern awards; Federal Government proposes to make electronic signing and virtual meetings permanent. ...