Each year, the government changes its fees and charges, and statutory thresholds and caps, effective with the start of the new financial year. For example, ASIC has increased company and business name...
The government has announced that the ACCC, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, will be given responsibility to police how businesses pass on the carbon price and for ensuring they do...
A recent court decision against the directors of a major company demonstrates how demanding are a director's duties when approving financial statements. To meet those demands, boards may seek to...
Astroturfing refers to an orchestrated expression of support for a cause, product, service or policy designed to give the impression of a grassroots movement. Under Australian law, if a business...
The amount of the excess payable by an owners corporation when a claim is made on a home owner's warranty insurance policy in relation to common property building defects has now been determined...
News of data security breaches at major organisations that reveal thousands of individuals' personal information is not uncommon these days. Privacy impact assessments can be an important method...
Unless you are a taxpayer who is self-assessing and subject to pay-as-you-go instalments, the general rule is that tax has to be paid within 21 days of receiving a notice of assessment. The tax office...