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Reinstatement of thresholds and other FIRB changes
Major changes to Australia’s foreign investment regime came into effect on 1 January 2021, through two pieces of legislation: the…
New Zealand’s Privacy Act Overhaul
On 1 December 2020, the Privacy Act 2020 (NZ) (the NZ Privacy Act), repealed and replaced the Privacy Act 1993…
Family Day Care – Compliance and Policies and Procedures
Approved providers of family day care services will be aware that their State Regulatory Authority is responsible for regulating early…
A reminder: Child Care providers in Victoria, now subject to the Victorian Reportable Conduct Scheme
The new laws which applied from 1 January 2019, regulate the way in which employers in the child care industry…
Six axioms emerging from the Hayne report
A preliminary analysis of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry. As foreshadowed in…
Financial Services Royal Commission – The Interim Report – Emerging Regulatory Themes
The Interim Report of the Financial Services Royal Commission was tabled in Parliament on 28 September 2018. There has been…
What to consider when you buy a Fitness Franchise
Franchise systems are prevalent in the Fitness Industry. Buying a franchise has a number of advantages, such as the association…
Fair Go! Are your standard contracts unfair?
The Federal Court in ACCC v JJ Richards & Sons has provided guidance on what may constitute an unfair contract…
Assigning your Commercial or Retail Lease
Premises are one of the most expensive outlays of any business, however do you understand your lease? As the tenant,…
Charities Unclear and Uncertain about Disclosure of Political Donations and Expenditure
Important changes to funding and disclosure laws which apply to charities are on the horizon under proposed changes to Commonwealth…