Archive of recent articles: April 2008» PwC Legal updates» High Court brings certainty for commercial leases» Roche Products Pty Limited v The Commissioner of Taxation: A bitter pill to swallow, but for whom?» Making the most of Transitional Termination Payments (TTP) under “simpler super”March 2008» Multinational business – managing privacy obligations relating to employee information» International assignments to Australia – Australian superannuation obligations and avoiding ‘double pension’ paymentsFebruary 2008» When is immediate dismissal justified?» Proposed amendments to the Australian Securities Exchange listing rules» Release of Draft Trade Practices amendments in relation to cartel behaviour» Early Stage Venture Capital Limited PartnershipsJanuary 2008» Star City Pty Limited v Commissioner of Taxation: decision on application of anti-avoidance provisions under Part IVA» Voting at shareholder meetings» The Visy decision: lessons to be learned» Taking advantage of the early stage venture capital limited partnerships programOctober 2007» Tax litigation and the ATO: an update» Industrial relations and the federal election - what does it mean for employers?» Telemarketing and the Do Not Call Register » Trade Practices Act changes extend ACCC’s reach» Changes to reporting obligations for New Zealand companies carrying on business in AustraliaAugust 2007» Does State or Federal Law apply to a workplace? Importance of knowing your rights» Changes in corporate reporting for this financial year - embarrassing questions made easier» The Second Australian Fair Pay Wage Commission Decision» Workplace Director and Workplace Ombudsman commence operationsJuly 2007» Citigroup win is no indication of softening approach to insider tradingJune 2007» More information sharing expected between the ATO and ASIC» WorkChoices new fairness testApril 2007» New hope for fast track test case litigation?» Promoter Penalty Laws and the Financial Services industry - the ATO gears up» Heavy penalties for employers and labour hire companies who employ or enter into arrangements with illegal workers» Stein v Sybmore Holdings [2006] NSWSC 1004 27 September 2006February 2007» Australian business executives back regulated GHG emissions trading » Workplace surveillance, managing ill and injured workers and preventing bullying - significant issues for employers in 2007» Plans used for development application – can a purchaser make use of them?» Employers fined: $50,000 & $64,000» Commissioner’s Letter to CEOs - December 2006» The ACCC’s approach to undertakingsDecember 2006» Legal Professional Privilege (Part 5)» Major Amendments to the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) from 1 January 2007» Termination cases still pose a serious risk to employers» Australia and New Zealand Co-operation Protocol for merger review» Proposed amendments to the EPBC Act - the Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill (No.1) 2006October 2006» Australian Government reviews the Franchising Code of Conduct» Asset protection: the ground rules are changing » ATO to reframe risk and relationship management with large business» ATO litigation practice - what will be the effect of the Vos Report?» Ministerial Council on Energy releases Statement of Scope - A National Legislative Framework for Gas and Electricity» Water Management Amendment (Water Property Rights Compensation) Bill 2006August 2006» Mergers & Acquisitions: Avoiding the pitfalls of section 50 of the Trade Practices Act» The standards of disclosure required for debenture prospectuses» NSW government establishes a native vegetation assistance package for farmers» Western Australian government releases blueprint for water reformJuly 2006» Reasonably Arguable Position» Legal Professional Privilege (Part 4): the ATO and legal professional privilege » Mergers & Acquisitions: Avoiding the pitfalls of section 50 of the Trade Practices Act» Insider Trading» Mandatory greenhouse reporting under Fuel Tax Act 2006 (Cth)» NSW government releases NSW Extended Producer Responsibility Priority Statement 2005-06February 2006» New ATO guidance on anti-avoidance rules a "must read"» Cartel behaviour: how to recognise it and take advantage of the ACCC’s new immunity policy» Copyright law - recent developments» AGL applies for funding from Water Smart Australia to recycle water» NSW Department of Environment and Conservation develops a biodiversity banking and offset scheme» Increasing environmental responsibilities of parent companiesDecember 2005» The ACCC clarifies its approach to trade practices compliance» Legal Professional Privilege (Part 2)» Implications arising from the discussion paper on Review of Decision-Making in the Gas and Electricity Regulatory Frameworks» WorkChoices’ - a chance for employers» Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) releases Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Discussion Paper» Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) produces Special Report on Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS)» Release of stakeholder consultation paper on a National Emissions Trading SchemeOctober 2005» Macquarie Finance – a win for the ATO on deductibility, but the anti-avoidance rule did not apply» House of Representatives Standing Committee on Environment and Heritage releases Sustainable Cities» Legal advice privilege » Court decision considers what matters are relevant in calculating compensation to be paid upon compulsory acquisition of land» Ministerial Council on Energy releases Statement of Approach - A New Legislative Framework for Gas» Australian government introduces Energy Efficiency Opportunities Bill (2005)September 2005» Directors’ liabilities: changes to the laws relating to corporate trustees» ASIC’s financial services refinement projects get off to an uncertain start» Deterring promotion of tax exploitation schemes Exposure Draft legislation - red in tooth and claw?» New planning principle for ecologically sustainable development» Allen Consulting Group report to ministerial council on energy on options for the development of Australian wholesale gas markets» Sydney Futures Exchange proposed Water Futures Market» Australian greenhouse office receives climate change risk and vulnerability from the Allen Consulting Group» International Energy Agency comments on the Australian energy marketAugust 2005» Corporations Act» The change in approach of establishing duties expected of an individual director» Why does Part IVA matter?» Say it like it is! - or you might miss out - “delay costs” and “interest” may be included in payment claims under the Security of Payment Act» Trademarks and the internet - points to consider» New provisions for managing heritage under Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 (Cth)» Australia Institute releases Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act: A five year assessment» Department of Environment and Heritage provides Industry Sustainability Toolkit Project: A review of sustainability resources for industry» The Barton Group releases Australian Water Industry RoadmapJuly 2005» Proxies coming alive» Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Regulations 2005 (Cth)» Important changes foreshadowed to NSW’s environment protection regime» Priority private binding rulings - some things to think about» Voting at creditors’ meetings - are you safe?» Regulating sustainability – NSW moves on energy and water» World Economic Forum releases a Statement of G8 Climate Change Roundtable» Taxation of plantation forestry to be reviewed
» PwC Legal updates
» High Court brings certainty for commercial leases
» Roche Products Pty Limited v The Commissioner of Taxation: A bitter pill to swallow, but for whom?
» Making the most of Transitional Termination Payments (TTP) under “simpler super”
» Multinational business – managing privacy obligations relating to employee information
» International assignments to Australia – Australian superannuation obligations and avoiding ‘double pension’ payments
» When is immediate dismissal justified?
» Proposed amendments to the Australian Securities Exchange listing rules
» Release of Draft Trade Practices amendments in relation to cartel behaviour
» Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships
» Star City Pty Limited v Commissioner of Taxation: decision on application of anti-avoidance provisions under Part IVA
» Voting at shareholder meetings
» The Visy decision: lessons to be learned
» Taking advantage of the early stage venture capital limited partnerships program
» Tax litigation and the ATO: an update
» Industrial relations and the federal election - what does it mean for employers?
» Telemarketing and the Do Not Call Register
» Trade Practices Act changes extend ACCC’s reach
» Changes to reporting obligations for New Zealand companies carrying on business in Australia
» Does State or Federal Law apply to a workplace? Importance of knowing your rights
» Changes in corporate reporting for this financial year - embarrassing questions made easier
» The Second Australian Fair Pay Wage Commission Decision
» Workplace Director and Workplace Ombudsman commence operations
» Citigroup win is no indication of softening approach to insider trading
» More information sharing expected between the ATO and ASIC
» WorkChoices new fairness test
» New hope for fast track test case litigation?
» Promoter Penalty Laws and the Financial Services industry - the ATO gears up
» Heavy penalties for employers and labour hire companies who employ or enter into arrangements with illegal workers
» Stein v Sybmore Holdings [2006] NSWSC 1004 27 September 2006
» Australian business executives back regulated GHG emissions trading
» Workplace surveillance, managing ill and injured workers and preventing bullying - significant issues for employers in 2007
» Plans used for development application – can a purchaser make use of them?
» Employers fined: $50,000 & $64,000
» Commissioner’s Letter to CEOs - December 2006
» The ACCC’s approach to undertakings
» Legal Professional Privilege (Part 5)
» Major Amendments to the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) from 1 January 2007
» Termination cases still pose a serious risk to employers
» Australia and New Zealand Co-operation Protocol for merger review
» Proposed amendments to the EPBC Act - the Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill (No.1) 2006
» Australian Government reviews the Franchising Code of Conduct
» Asset protection: the ground rules are changing
» ATO to reframe risk and relationship management with large business
» ATO litigation practice - what will be the effect of the Vos Report?
» Ministerial Council on Energy releases Statement of Scope - A National Legislative Framework for Gas and Electricity
» Water Management Amendment (Water Property Rights Compensation) Bill 2006
» Mergers & Acquisitions: Avoiding the pitfalls of section 50 of the Trade Practices Act
» The standards of disclosure required for debenture prospectuses
» NSW government establishes a native vegetation assistance package for farmers
» Western Australian government releases blueprint for water reform
» Reasonably Arguable Position
» Legal Professional Privilege (Part 4): the ATO and legal professional privilege
» Insider Trading
» Mandatory greenhouse reporting under Fuel Tax Act 2006 (Cth)
» NSW government releases NSW Extended Producer Responsibility Priority Statement 2005-06
» New ATO guidance on anti-avoidance rules a "must read"
» Cartel behaviour: how to recognise it and take advantage of the ACCC’s new immunity policy
» Copyright law - recent developments
» AGL applies for funding from Water Smart Australia to recycle water
» NSW Department of Environment and Conservation develops a biodiversity banking and offset scheme
» Increasing environmental responsibilities of parent companies
» The ACCC clarifies its approach to trade practices compliance
» Legal Professional Privilege (Part 2)
» Implications arising from the discussion paper on Review of Decision-Making in the Gas and Electricity Regulatory Frameworks
» WorkChoices’ - a chance for employers
» Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) releases Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Discussion Paper
» Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) produces Special Report on Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS)
» Release of stakeholder consultation paper on a National Emissions Trading Scheme
» Macquarie Finance – a win for the ATO on deductibility, but the anti-avoidance rule did not apply
» House of Representatives Standing Committee on Environment and Heritage releases Sustainable Cities
» Legal advice privilege
» Court decision considers what matters are relevant in calculating compensation to be paid upon compulsory acquisition of land
» Ministerial Council on Energy releases Statement of Approach - A New Legislative Framework for Gas
» Australian government introduces Energy Efficiency Opportunities Bill (2005)
» Directors’ liabilities: changes to the laws relating to corporate trustees
» ASIC’s financial services refinement projects get off to an uncertain start
» Deterring promotion of tax exploitation schemes Exposure Draft legislation - red in tooth and claw?
» New planning principle for ecologically sustainable development
» Allen Consulting Group report to ministerial council on energy on options for the development of Australian wholesale gas markets
» Sydney Futures Exchange proposed Water Futures Market
» Australian greenhouse office receives climate change risk and vulnerability from the Allen Consulting Group
» International Energy Agency comments on the Australian energy market
» Corporations Act
» The change in approach of establishing duties expected of an individual director
» Why does Part IVA matter?
» Say it like it is! - or you might miss out - “delay costs” and “interest” may be included in payment claims under the Security of Payment Act
» Trademarks and the internet - points to consider
» New provisions for managing heritage under Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 (Cth)
» Australia Institute releases Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act: A five year assessment
» Department of Environment and Heritage provides Industry Sustainability Toolkit Project: A review of sustainability resources for industry
» The Barton Group releases Australian Water Industry Roadmap
» Proxies coming alive
» Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Regulations 2005 (Cth)
» Important changes foreshadowed to NSW’s environment protection regime
» Priority private binding rulings - some things to think about
» Voting at creditors’ meetings - are you safe?
» Regulating sustainability – NSW moves on energy and water
» World Economic Forum releases a Statement of G8 Climate Change Roundtable
» Taxation of plantation forestry to be reviewed
