It is now some years since the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act was amended to permit SMSFs to borrow money to purchase assets including real estate.
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The National Employment Standards
The National Employment Standards (“NES”) cover everyone in the national workplace system. Because this covers most employees in businesses in Australia, it doesn’t matter what State you work in, you will have the same rights and obligations.
Perfection Trumps Retention – Personal Property Securities Act Update
turned_in_notLenin Volney, Personal Property Securities Act, PPSA, Priority of Security Interests, Retention of Title
We have in previous additions of our newsletter, highlighted the critical importance of registration in relation to the Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) and the Personal Properties Security Register (PPSR).
Stalking… Offensive Material Posted on Social Media Platforms may Expose you to Prosecution!
It would come as no surprise to you that it is an offence to stalk another person. Stalking is a serious offence that can generally only be dealt with in the District Court. However, what constitutes the offence and the role which social media (via text messages, chat rooms, Facebook, etc) are playing in recording what was otherwise verbal interactions is an area that parents should take particular note of.
Profile: Michael & Jane Muller – Whitsunday’s ‘Double Act’
According to Wikipedia a “double act” or “comedy duo” is a comic pairing in which humour is derived from the uneven relationship between two partners who usually have dramatically different personalities.
Breastfeeding in Public – Your Legal Rights
turned_in_notFarming & Grazing, NES
Breastfeeding in public is a right for Australian women, protected nationally by the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.
Superannuation: Who Gets It When You Die
When taking instructions to prepare Wills, clients are usually surprised to learn that as a general proposition it is not possible to give Superannuation Benefits away through your Will.
Back to Basics – Bodies Corporate
I am often asked by owners of lots in a body corporate or community titles scheme, firstly, whether there really is a body corporate and secondly, if there is one, whether they can get rid of it.
ACCC and Federal Court Take Action on Unfair Contract Terms
If you are a local business owner you should now take the time to consider whether the terms of your standard form contracts would be considered “unfair terms”. Standard form contracts are contracts prepared by businesses that are generally not subject to negotiation.
Asbestos – What does it mean for Landlords?
It would have been hard to miss the recent media frenzy surrounding asbestos after NBN Co. contractors unknowingly exposed members of the community to the toxic substance.
