Stamp Duty Foreign Investment Surcharge

The 2016-2017 State Budget which was handed down recently confirms the Treasurer’s remarks that Queensland will introduce a 3% duty surcharge on ‘foreign persons’ purchasing [...]

PPS Leases – Owner of Goods Loses Title to Liquidator of Tenant

The New South Wales Supreme Court case of Forge Group Power Limited (in liquidation) (receivers and managers appointed) v General Electric International Inc [2016] NSWSC [...]

Changes for Licensed Premises commencing 1 July 2016

Queensland licensees (both liquor and gaming) are reminded that the next suite of changes enacted by the Tackling Alcohol-Fuelled Violence Legislation Amendment Act 2016, will [...]

Financial Advice Licensing Urgent Reminder!

ASIC has issued a reminder that from 1 July 2016, accountants who provide financial advice on self managed super funds must hold an Australian Financial [...]