Tag: Legislation

The Government wants to bring in tough metadata laws as quickly as possible, pushing in legislation the Joint Standing Committee is expected to report on at the end of the month

The decision of the Victorian Supreme Court in Carrafa & Others v Doka Formwork Pty Limited [2014] VSC 520 handed down in November 2014 encapsulates everything that is wrong with the PPSA from the hire industry’s perspective.

If you are found to be contravening anti-spam laws in Australia your business could face hefty fines and a damaged reputation.

Small businesses are facing the prospect of faster payments for government contracts and a reduced burden in administering employee entitlements under Tony Abbott’s deregulation drive.

Setting up a franchise can be a great business decision, but there are also significant legal and regulatory costs to be considered.

Australian business has long had the millstone of workers’ compensation claims around its neck.

This is the second instalment of a three-part series about upcoming changes to superannuation.

As a business owner, you are probably aware that there are some changes planned to superannuation and the minimum requirements paid to employees. However, do you know exactly what they are, and how they will affect your business?

The carbon tax is coming, and lawyers are warning that businesses must review their contractual rights and obligations around the passing on of carbon costs so they’re not left with an unacceptable share of the cost burden when the legislation kicks in.

Anti-dumping legislation is set to receive its most important improvement to date, as the Federal Government looks to lessen the impact of dumping on local businesses.