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Posted on 4 Apr 2014Superannuation Borrowings
There has been much talk in the press recently about the ability of superannuation funds to now borrow. You would be excused from thinking that radical changes have been made to the types of…
Posted on 3 Apr 2014Personal Property Securities Act and Leases
The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA) came into force on 30 January 2012 and introduced new rules for the enforcement and priority of personal property securities interests with respect to personal property….
Posted on 4 Oct 2012Workplace Relations
Risks associated with Social Media The phenomenal rise in the use (and misuse) of social media is something to behold. The way in which people now gather their news, communicate with their friends and…
Posted on 4 Jul 2011Company Directors and Officers Duties
Once again, the duties of executive and non-executive directors pursuant to the Corporations Act 2001 has come into question. ASIC v Healey & Ors (2011) FCA717 (better known as the “Centro Case”). Readers interested…
Posted on 4 May 2010Occupational Health and Safety in Victoria
Introduction In Victoria, occupational health and safety in the workplace is principally regulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) (“the Act’) and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 (Vic). The…
Posted on 4 Jan 2010Probate – Deceased Estates
What is “Probate”? Probate is the process of proving and registering with the Supreme Court the last Will of a deceased person. Someone needs to deal with the deceased’s assets and liabilities and the…
Posted on 4 Jan 2010Mediation Services
Agreement is the best way Mediation is a process and set of principles designed to manage and resolve disputes between parties. Mediation is proving a more efficient method of dispute resolution than other processes…
Posted on 4 Jan 2010Disputing a Will
“Testator’s Family Maintenance” The freedom to make a Will It is said that it is one of the freedoms of our society that a person is free to dispose of their assets by their…
Posted on 3 Jan 2010Not-for-Profit Companies and Associations
Responsibilities and Risks for Officeholders There are many Not-for-Profit organisations throughout Australia that carry on important work serving their communities in a variety of ways. Typically, those organisations will be governed by a Committee…
Posted on 4 Jul 2009Owner-builder
Liability for defects after sale Owner-builders are subject to significant obligations under the Building Act 1993 (Vic) when selling their home. What is not sufficiently understood is the continuing liability that owner-builders face with…