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Changes to NSW strata title law - greater obligations and opportunities
Insight 10 Nov 2015

Two new pieces of legislation relating to strata title law have been passed by both Houses of the NSW Parliament Although the new legislation which is expected to commence on 1 July 2016 will impose obligations on developers to provide inspection reports and building bonds it will also open up ...

ATO rules on Bitcoin - not enough purchase to be money
Insight 28 Aug 2014

The Australian Tax Office has released draft rulings stating their view that the digital currency Bitcoin is property and not money Partner Gavin Smith Associate David Rountree and Associate Tom Tian consider the potential consequences for Australian businesses using Bitcoin ...

Insuring against cyber-risks: a changing landscape
Insight 23 Jul 2015

As cyber-attacks on Australian businesses increase many companies are discovering they are not adequately prepared or insured to handle a cyber-attack ...

APRA information paper targets shared computing arrangements
Insight 17 Jul 2015

In response to its concerns about the potential risks associated with shared computing services including cloud computing APRA has issued an information paper that sets out prudential considerations and key principles for APRA-regulated entities using such services Partner Michael Morris Senior ...

Linklaters Insights: Legal implications of the Greek debt crisis
Insight 30 Jun 2015

After months of political stalemate in negotiations with its creditors to unlock access to bailout funds the Greek government has announced a referendum on proposed bailout conditions an extended bank holiday and the imposition of capital controls ...

Draft rules published for mandatory central clearing of derivatives and single-sided reporting
Insight 03 Jul 2015

ASIC has published draft rules for mandatory central clearing of certain derivatives while Treasury has published draft regulations that would permit single-sided reporting of Over-the-Counter Derivatives in some situations Partner Tom Highnam and Lawyer David Lewis discuss the implications of these ...

A new phase in tax reform
Insight 31 Mar 2015

The Federal Governments Tax Discussion Paper presents a mix of new and old themes for debate about the taxation of Australian business and begins a new stage in tax reform Partner Martin Fry and Senior Associate Jennifer Richards comment on some of the key issues for corporate taxpayers in ...

New development levy framework introduced in Victoria
Insight 18 Jun 2015

The Victorian Planning Minister has introduced legislation to implement a new development levy framework for the state Developers and land owners in growth and strategic development areas will need to understand the new system of standard and supplementary levies although much of the detail is still ...

Under construction: Planning Minister launches review of the Victorian Heritage Act
Insight 26 Jun 2015

This week the Victorian Planning Minister kickstarted a review into the Heritage Act 1995 Vic by launching a discussion paper outlining Heritage Victorias suggestions for reform Developers and heritage-listed property owners should consider the proposed changes to prepare for a public consultation ...

Rupiah requirement on transactions in Indonesia - latest update
Insight 01 Jul 2015

On 31 March 2015 the Indonesian central bank Bank Indonesia issued Bank Indonesia Regulation No 173PBI2015 on the Obligation to Use Rupiah in the Territories of Indonesia the Regulation which further implements the provision restricting the use of foreign currency in transactions within Indonesian ...

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