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Stamp Duty on commercial leases had been abolished in Victoria |
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in 2001. However, due to the Duties Amendment Act (2009)
a number of leasing transactions may become subject to
stamp duty. |
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Provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (‘the Act’) came into effect as |
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of July this year, and one of the most significant changes is to
Unfair Dismissal Laws. |
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Trade Marks and the importance of identifying the correct Trade |
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Mark owner. |
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In the recent case of Ascot Four Pty Ltd v ACCC [2009] FCAFC 61, |
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the Full Federal Court dismissed appeal by a retail business
owner against a finding that in a Christmas catalogue contained
information amounting to misleading and deceptive conduct. |
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“Off the plan” contracts for the sale of land in Victoria are under |
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attack. An example of this is the recent decision of Bongiorno J in Clifford 7 Anor v Solid Investments Australia Pty Ltd [2009] VSC 223 where the court held that a right to extend the time to register the plan of subdivision for an indefinite period was invalid. |
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Golden Handshakes - In June 2009 the Federal Government |
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introduced the Corporations Amendment Improving Accountability on Termination Payments Bill [2009]. This proposes a major reform to the law in relation to termination payments for executives for companies of all sizes. |
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Conveyancing and paying Deposits on time - |
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Regulations and Dangers. |
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Professional Indemnity Insurance and reporting |
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“known circumstances.” |
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