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Talking Tax – Issue 174

Thinking| 18 Oct 2019

Talking Tax – Issue 174

This week in Talking Tax we take a look at the High Court’s long-awaited decision in the Sharpcan appeal and the recently announced NSW land tax amnesty. We also consider a draft PCG on the ATO’s compliance approach to GST apportionment of acquisitions that relate to certain financial supplies and the ATO’s decision to appeal the Federal Court’s decision in the Glencore transfer pricing case.

Financial Services in Focus – Issue 31

Thinking| 16 Oct 2019

Financial Services in Focus – Issue 31

Financial Services in Focus is a fortnightly round-up of legal and regulatory developments in the financial services sector in Australia. Read more here.

SMSFs: the new battleground for family disputes?

Thinking| 16 Oct 2019

SMSFs: the new battleground for family disputes?

In this video series, our Private Clients team examines the five key self-managed super fund (SMSF) estate matters you must talk to your client about. Over the next five weeks, our team will cover issues such as dealing with control of SMSFs, powers of attorney, transfer balance cap strategies and using death benefit nominations, as […]

Litigation on-foot

Thinking| 15 Oct 2019

Litigation on-foot

Upon being appointed, insolvency practitioners are often faced with existing litigation involving the company or person they have been appointed to. There are a multitude of factors that the practitioner needs to consider in relation to existing litigation. This article sets out some key considerations for administrators, liquidators, receivers and trustees in bankruptcy, as well as the practical steps a practitioner should follow. Although the article refers to practitioners appointed to companies, the principles are also generally applicable for Bankruptcy Trustees.

Unions in disciplinary meetings: your practical guide

Thinking| 11 Oct 2019

Unions in disciplinary meetings: your practical guide

You’ve asked your employee to attend a disciplinary meeting, and they show up with a union official. What should you do next? The presence of union officials in disciplinary meetings can feel like a legal minefield for employers. In this practical guide, we’ll take a look at the differences between a support person and a union representative, and share tips on complying with your legal obligations.