The Property Mill Queensland – 8 July 2014
In the Media Great Barrier Reef dredging modelling for Abbot Point coal terminal ‘flawed’: AIMS The Federal Government’s marine research agency believes modelling done for the expansion of a coal...
View ArticleACCC clamps down on ‘No Contracts’ membership advertising
Following a review of advertising in the fitness industry, the ACCC has warned that gyms using the phrase ‘No Contracts’ in advertising need to consider whether they are misleading their customers....
View ArticleTime to Face(book) the music
Why your company needs a social media policy As the recent media attention into the alleged behaviour of a certain rugby league player has shown, individuals can pay a very high price indeed for antics...
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How the Family Court Treats the Property of the Mega-Rich
By Michael Paul | Special Counsel Most very wealthy persons who have suffered a marital or relationship breakdown avoid having a hearing in the Family Court. They are too smart for that and usually...
View ArticleOUT WITH THE OLD, AND IN WITH THE NEW: Significant changes in store for the...
Professionals in the property industry are set to see substantial changes this financial year as a result of the passing of the Property Occupations Act 2014 (Qld), and the introduction of the Land...
View ArticleThe Property Mill Queensland – 18 July 2014
In the Media Productivity Commission’s Final Report on Public Infrastructure released The majority of reforms recommended by the Commission relate directly to state and territory governments, with the...
View ArticleProject DO IT: Disclose Offshore Income Today
The concept of a tax haven is dying. When the Commissioner of Taxation announced Project DO IT in March 2014, he said, “as governments around the world step up their data sharing and harness powerful...
View ArticleMore ACCC action against ‘deal of the day’ group buying websites
Spreets Pty Limited is the latest online business to be pursued by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in relation to its ‘daily deals’ website. The ACCC has instituted...
View ArticleThe Property Mill Queensland – 4th August 2014
In the Media ASIC: review of property schemes’ disclosure show disappointing results ASIC commissioner Greg Tanzer has labelled the standard of investor disclosure in the unlisted property sector as...
View ArticleTrade Marks
Trade mark registration is a business asset and a powerful tool to protect your brand against unauthorised use.
View ArticleAllegations of fraud, injured workers and dismissal – the slippery slope
In a recent decision of the Fair Work Commission, an employer has been strongly criticised for summarily dismissing an employee who it was alleged, among other things, had “failed to follow return to...
View ArticleExtension of ‘Unfair Contracts’ Protection for Small Businesses (and perhaps...
Following the Commonwealth Treasury’s release of a Consultation Paper which considers expanding the current unfair contract provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (Act) so that they...
View ArticleCorporate Advisory Bulletin – 5 August 2014
In the media ASIC cancels 8 AFSLs after review Eight businesses have had their Australian financial services (AFS) licenses cancelled while a further seven face possible suspension or cancellation...
View ArticleOffshore Tax Fraud – Last chance to come clean (and stay out of jail!)
Australians who have evaded tax outside Australia now have less than five months to take advantage of a unique ATO initiative to allow a voluntary disclosure. The initiative is known as Project DO IT,...
View ArticleRisky Business: How having a comprehensive workplace policy and seeking legal...
A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission highlights the importance of well drafted polices in any workplace. In Arne McDonald v TNT Australia Pty Ltd T/A TNT Express, Senior Deputy President...
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The Tax Storey: Special Star Wars Edition!
Courtesy of John Storey | Partner, Private Advisory Tax Compliance Index In the last edition of the Tax Storey, the Mills Oakley Tax Compliance Index (our very own measurement of the amount of new tax...
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Doing Business In Australia: 20 August 2014
Foreign buyers leap into commercial sector Overseas investors have taken a strong lead as the most consistent and competitive acquirers of Australian office and retail assets, topping out at about $13...
View ArticleA million reasons to be mindful of termination notice periods
A former employee of a company has recently been awarded damages in excess of $1,000,000 after her former employer was found to have terminated her employment without giving her reasonable notice[1]....
View ArticlePLACE OF ORIGIN LABELLING – Don’t get caught misleading your customers!
Food manufacturers should be aware that the ACCC is targeting misleading labelling on food products. Those caught doing so will pay the price. A finding of misleading conduct can also lead to negative...
View ArticleCorporate Advisory Bulletin – 25 August 2014
In the media Competition watchdog ACCC head Rod Simms denies claims an ‘effects test’ would be ‘economically dangerous’ Chairman of the ACCC, Rod Sims, has hit back at claims that a proposal to stop...
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