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Will deductions by employees for home to work travel fly?
A recent Federal Court decision means 'fly-in fly-out' workers cannot claim tax deductions for the cost of transport to and from work. ...
Corporate law developments
Welcome to our monthly snapshot of regulatory updates and other developments in corporate law We know you are busy so our focus is on capturing key issues ...
Penalties: The final word
The High Court decision in Paciocco v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, provides welcome clarity on the application of the 'penalties rule' implicating a broad range of sectors. ...
On the international stage: Australia and the EU launch cyber security plans
In recent weeks, both Australia and the EU have unveiled their plans to address cyber security in an era of growing concern and uncertainty. On 13 September 2017, President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, outlined the Union's intentions to intensify their efforts regarding cyber sec ...
Bested by 'best method' requirement
Australias unique statutory best method requirement continues to get the better of patent applicants and patentees Associate Claire Gregg looks at two recent decisions that provide some insight into the requirement of disclosing the best method known to the applicant of performing the invention at ...
Report: National Electricity & Gas Rules Update: July 2018
Tis update examines the Rule changes during July and in particular the final AEMC report on the Reliability Frameworks Review ...
Key trends in the Australian products liability space - 2018
We have seen in recent years an increasing level of activity in the Australian regulatory landscape The current Banking Royal Commission is just one example of many dominating boardrooms and newsfeeds Regulators are taking action more often are seeking higher penalties and are seeking to expand the ...
The BEAR has dropped, where to from here?
The commencement date of the BEAR legislation is fast approaching and institutions should start planning how to comply with the regime We look at the changes made to the BEAR legislation following industry submissions the timing for implementation and key steps to take ...
Disclosing privileged documents to regulators
The case of Cantor v Audi provides insights into what you should consider before providing privileged documents to a regulator. ...
Vulnerable Workers Bill passes into law
Franchisors and holding companies should be aware that they can be held liable for breaches of employment law by their franchisees and subsidiaries when the Vulnerable Workers Bill, which has passed both Houses of Parliament, receives royal assent. ...