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Beware the stamp duty pitfalls of nominee clauses and resulting trust exemptions – discussion of the Victorian case of Hartman
The recent Victorian case of Hartman1 demonstrates the potential stamp duty dangers of relying on nominee clauses in transactions involving land (or other dutiable property). The VCAT decision highlights the importance of settling, if possible, on the identity of the ultimate transferee prior to execution of a contract and, above all, the need for developers and other purchasers of land to seek advice before relying on a nominee clause or otherwise seeking to transfer title to a third party. ...
Court finds heights risk 'significant and obvious'
A principal contractor and an employer have been ordered to pay nearly $700,000 collectively to a window glazier who fell from a 4.5 metre tall ladder while placing silicone between a steel column and a window. ...
Allens advises Sunsuper on merger with QSuper
The landmark merger of Sunsuper and QSuper will form the country's second-biggest superannuation fund. The merged entity, Australian Retirement Trust, will have over 2 million members and more than ...
Reminder – AUSTRAC compliance reports are due
With 2022 now in full swing and the due date for AUSTRAC compliance reports just around the corner (on 31 March 2022), we take a look at some recent changes to the form and how they will affect reporting entities. ...
New year, new regulations: what to know about EP&A Regulation
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 (2021 Regulation) comes into effect on 1 March 2022. Here, we explain the key things you need to know to prepare yourself for these changes. ...
Five years on: the new CCIV regime is here
Nearly five years after the Federal Government first released the exposure draft legislation for the new corporate collective investment vehicle (CCIV), on 10 February 2022 the Corporate Collective Investment Framework and Other Measures Bill 2021 (the CCIV Bill) was finally passed. ...
Circular economy accountability – the role of business in addressing the global plastics and waste crisis
Overuse and improper disposal of plastics and other materials is a global crisis. Businesses are under increasing pressure from various stakeholders to reduce the impact their use of materials, particularly plastics, has on the environment. ...
ASIC's review into responsible entity governance
In ASIC's 2021-2025 corporate plan published in August last year, ASIC identified the governance of managed investment schemes and responsible entities as an area of focus to reduce the risk of harm to investors exposed to poor governance. ...
Refusal of WFH flexible work arrangement upheld
The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (Commission) has upheld Queensland Health's decision to refuse an employee's request for a flexible working arrangement (FWA) to work remotely from another state, finding it was fair and reasonable for the employer to deny the request. ...
Allens advises on sale of Playground XYZ
Playground XYZ is a client of Allens' Accelerate practice, which was the first dedicated startups and scaleups practice from a major law firm in Australia. 'We are delighted to have assisted the ...