When a company or corporate organisation commits a crime, its directors and managers may be liable. The various States and Territories have had different legislation governing the liability of a director or manager. To streamline…
Changes to Liability of Directors and Officers | Hunt & Hunt
For many in the charities sector, the actual transition to the ACNC and its register has been straightforward. “What was all the fuss about?” you might even say. Well, there is about to be “fuss”…
The Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) Gets Some Grunt | Hunt & Hunt
Recently Mr Bill Shorten MP surprised everyone when he announced that the Federal Government would be dropping the small business lending reforms to the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (NCCP). The small business lending reforms were…
Surprise! Government drops Small Business Lending Reforms | Hunt & Hunt
The door remains open for some change As part of the transitional review of all modern awards, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (‘FWC’) has rejected 20 applications to vary penalty rates in…
Penalty Rates Retained in Retail, Hospitality and Food Industries | Hunt & Hunt
The Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (Vic) (“Act”) and the Associations Incorporation Reform Regulations 2012 (Vic) (“Regulations”) came into effect on 26 November 2012. Late last year, we provided details on the changes made by the Act….
New regulations to affect incorporated associations – Decision Time | Hunt & Hunt
Since May 2012, the Federal Government has made a series of announcements as to concerns with those involved in the supply chain. While the government has moved against its own officers believed to have been…
New Customs Bill to Increase Costs, Risks and Obligations for those in the Supply Chain | Hunt & Hunt
On April 2, national firm Hunt & Hunt appointed a new Partner Richard Williams to its Melbourne office. Williams brings with him 6 staff, adding extra depth to a strong Banking & Finance practice at Hunt…
Hunt & Hunt expands banking & finance expertise | Hunt & Hunt
Following a review of standard form consumer contracts in the airline, telecommunications, fitness and vehicle rental industries, as well some used by online traders and travel agents, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recently…
ACCC Crackdown on Unfair Terms Following Review of Standard Form Contracts | Hunt & Hunt
The recent Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal decision of Primary Health Care Limited v Giakalis [2013] VSCA 75 will significantly impact recovery actions commenced under section 138 of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 (Vic) (“Accident…
Court of Appeal Limits Recovery Rights under the Accident Compensation Act 1985 (Vic) | Hunt & Hunt
On 12 April 2013, the Statutes Amendment (Community and Strata Titles) Act 2012 (SA) was passed. The Act amends both the Community Titles Act 1996 (SA) and the Strata Titles Act 1988 (SA). It was partially commenced on…
Amendments to Community and Strata Titles Legislation in South Australia | Hunt & Hunt
On 8 April the government commenced public consultation on exposure draft legislation for a statutory definition of charity. The definition is contained in the Charities Bill 2013 and is expected to commence on 1 January…
What’s in a Name? The New Definition of Charity | Hunt & Hunt
In March 2013 Federal Treasury released material outlining proposals for so-called “fine-tuning” amendments to the National Consumer Credit Protection Regulations 2010. While the proposals may be “fine-tuning” amendments in a legislative sense, they will, if…
Proposed Amendments to the National Credit Act will Lead to Changes in Documentation and Procedures | Hunt & Hunt
As everyone knows, the NSW Government has now released its long-awaited White Paper and Draft Exposure Bills aimed at creating a new planning system for NSW. First impressions Like the Green Paper last year, the…
The White Paper: A New Planning System for NSW? | Hunt & Hunt
2013 is shaping up to be a major year for reforms and consultations in the financial services sector. In the last few weeks alone three announcements/releases have taken place, namely: Changes to disclosure requirements under…
This week is Privacy Awareness Week, an initiative of the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities Forum which is held every year to promote awareness of privacy issues and the importance of the protection of personal information….
Upcoming changes to the minimum compulsory superannuation contribution rate may not only add to the costs of employing staff, but will require a close review of how those changes will work with your existing employment…
Are you Aware of, and Prepared for, the Increases to the Superannuation Guarantee Contribution rate? | Hunt & Hunt
The Victorian Government revealed a number of red tape reforms recently in an attempt to reduce escalating costs and boost efficiency in the Victorian building industry. Reforms Thirty-six reforms were announced, covering a wide variety…
Victorian Reforms to Reduce Costs for the Building Industry | Hunt & Hunt
Standard contracts for retirement villages will be mandatory for village contracts entered into on or after 1 October 2031 in New South Wales. In addition, retirement village operators will be required to provide prospective residents…
Retirement Made Easy: Standard Contracts for NSW Retirement Villages | Hunt & Hunt
In a discussion paper released by APRA late last month, a number of proposals are made that affect current exemption orders for Registered Financial Corporations (“RFCs”) and some Religious Charitable Development Funds (“RCDFs”), many of…
APRA Moves to Tighten Prudential Oversight Over Financiers and Religious and Charitable Funds Operators | Hunt & Hunt
There have been significant recent developments following our last Updates on the AAT decision reinstating the licence of a licensed customs broker and the new Customs Bill introduced into Parliament on 20 March 2013. Probably…
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