Understanding Construction Variations
In the ever-evolving world of construction, change is inevitable. Whether due to design alterations, unforeseen site conditions, or project acceleration, construction contract variations are bound to happen. However, while variations are common, mishandling them can lead to serious legal and financial consequences. That’s where construction law becomes not just relevant – but crucial. Construction variations […]
Steedman v Greater Western Water Corporation: does the Limitations Act 1958 (Vic) apply?
Case citation: Steedman v Greater Western Water Corporation [2023] VCAT 128 Case Note Facts Moira Steedman, the applicant, claimed damages against Greater Western for loss and damage under section 157 of the Water Act 1989 (Vic) (Water Act) because of a flow of water from the sewerage framework of the Greater Western Water Corporation that occurred in […]
Global Citizen Ltd v Commissioner of the ACNC: How are charities interpreted to be PBI’s?
Case citation: Global Citizen Ltd and Commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission [2021] AATA 3313 Recent cases concerning the type of charities considered to be PBIs (Public Benevolent Institutions) have shown that the term ‘benevolent’ is slowly being interpreted to have wider scope. Background to Case Global Citizen Ltd v Commissioner of the […]
New Reporting Requirements for Charities
What Are The New Requirements? The ACNC has announced new reporting requirements: charities must report on related party transactions in their Annual Information Statement from 2023 and onward. In general, related party transactions are transactions between persons that have a relationship with the charity. Who a related party is considered to be, and their specific […]
How are Environmental Organisations Being Changed Structurally?
What is the New Act? The Treasury Laws Amendment (Refining and Improving Our Tax System) Act 2023 (Cth) has outlined many changes for Environmental Organisations in terms of their status as a charity. While most of the Act has recently come into force, the section pertaining to Environmental Organisations will only come into force on […]
Changes to Charity Registration
There have been recent important changes to charity law regarding charity registration, with regards to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Refining and Improving our Tax System) Act 2023, and charity fundraising. What are the Changes? The Treasury Laws Amendment (Refining and Improving our Tax System) Act 2023, which came into law on 28 June 2023, has […]
Reforms Coming for Fundraising Regulations
What Are The Current Fundraising Laws Like? Currently, fundraising laws in Australia are different for each jurisdiction, and there are a multitude of regulations that charities must be compliant with to ensure that they can fundraise accordingly. These compliance requirements cost charities an exorbitant amount of money that could otherwise be directed towards their charitable […]
Why You Need A Will and A Power of Attorney
The Importance of a Will Getting a will is extremely important to ensure that your property and possessions are distributed in accordance with your wishes once you pass away. There are various steps involved in the process of distributing the estate if one dies intestate, i.e., dying without a legal will. What Are The Steps […]
Updated ASIC Fees
What are the New Fees? From 1st July 2023, ASIC will be updating its fees, and all those paying ASIC fees will need to comply with these new cost requirements. Most relevant are new company set-up costs, which have a range of new costs: An Australian (Pt 2A.1) company having share capital: 1 July 2022 […]
Vaughan Constructions Pty Ltd v Melbourne Water Corporation: Is VCAT a court under the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic) Part IV?
Case citation: Vaughan Constructions Pty Ltd v Melbourne Water Corporation [2022] VCAT 633 Case Note Facts On 19 October 2018, Biodiversity entered into a contract with Vaughan for the construction of a building on land in Epping owned by KV Cooper Pty Ltd and Drakon Investments Pty Ltd. On the same day, Biodiversity entered into […]