Foreign investment summary
How can we assist you with Australia’s foreign investment rules?Privacy Law reform
Effective 12 March 2014, the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) replaced the National Privacy Principles (NPPs).HBF Run & Ethan Davies Scholarship
Alex, Ben and Kate joined about 30,000 other people for their first HBF Run for a Reason in May.Proposed reform of the Franchising Code of Conduct
The Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) is a mandatory code that is prescribed under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 for the purpose of the conduct of franchisors and franchisees, largely by requiring franchisors to disclose specific facts to franchisees and to follow set procedures in their dealings with franchisees.Employee or Contractor? Know the difference
Determining whether a worker is an employee or contractor can be a difficult task. However, the distinction is critical.Tax Avoidance – New Part IVA Rules
New anti-avoidance rules came into operation on 29 June 2013 and are applicable in relation to tax arrangements that commenced on or after 16 November 2012, being the date on which the draft legislation was released for public comment.PPSA Equipment “Minefield”
The PPSA introduces significant complexities and risk for equipment owners and lessors.Lux case: consumer law and unconscionable conduct
In the recent case of Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Lux Distributors Pty Ltd [2013] FCAFC 90 (Lux), the Federal Court provides valuable guidance on the meaning of unconscionable conduct under the Australian Consumer Law.WANT MORE CLARITY AND INSIGHT?
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