In 2014 franchisors are now being targeted by the ACCC
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Over the last few years workplace bullying has received a lot of focus from our politicians and the media. This resulted in changes being made to the Fair Work...
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Timing is everything when it comes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT). A decision in a case before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) earlier this year highlights how costly it...
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It has become common in recent times for builders of spec homes to enter into a preliminary agreement with their customers to cover such things as site consultancy, preliminary...
Read MoreConverting an Incorporated Association into a Company Limited by Guarantee
In New South Wales many not-for-profit organisations have traditionally operated using an incorporated association as the preferred business structure. However, incorporated associations are generally constituted for the purpose of...
Read MoreThe Statutory Warranties Available Under The Home Building Act, 1989
The Legislation 1. Section 18B of the Home Building Act, 1989, provides that whenever licensed contractors carry out residential building work, there is implied into the contract certain warranties...
Read MoreWhat you need to know about the NSW Government’s new construction guidelines
New procurement Guidelines for all NSW infrastructure projects will come into effect on 1 July 2013. Changes to the existing guidelines were driven by the Hon. Mike Baird (NSW...
Read MoreEffective Exclusion Clauses in Commercial Contracts: 2 Lessons for Business Owners
A recent decision in the case of LA Rosa v Nudrill WASCA 18 serves as a reminder to all business owners that exclusion clauses in contracts are not...
Read MoreOccupier of retail shop not liable for the actions of a “suspected fraudster”
On the 8th of February 2013, the New South Wales Court of Appeal handed down its Decision in an appeal by a store owner against a finding it was...
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