Cantor v Audi Australia Pty Ltd [2016] FCA 1391 Facts: This case concerns the scope of legal professional privilege (LPP) in Australia. The privilege dispute arose during five parallel class actions by purchasers or lessees in Australia of various diesel engine models of Volkswagen, Audi or Skoda motor vehicles, alleging that there was […]
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In recent exciting news, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Support for Small Business and Charities and Other Measures) Bill 2023 introduces a new class of Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) charities. This Bill, introduced in September 2023, has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate and is now nearing completion and awaiting royal assent.
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Background Standards Australia is in the process of updating and modernizing the AS 4000—1997 General Conditions of Contract standard to reflect legislative changes over the past 25 years. This revision aims to ensure the standard remains relevant and effective in today’s construction industry landscape. Why is this being done? AS 4000 is
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Considering an exit from a business partnership? Discover the steps and considerations below on navigating this pivotal decision. 1 – Assessing the Grounds for Termination: Before initiating the process, it’s crucial to identify the reasons for terminating the partnership. Whether it’s the expiration of the partnership term, a partner’s written notice, legal restrictions on
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According to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission charities account for 11% of total employment in Australia. Charities are a subset of not-for-profit organisations and receive distinct tax benefits as a matter of public policy to facilitate their positive work in the community. Charity law is a distinct, complex and highly specialised area of the law.
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