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“Not a theoretical exercise”: Accountants who ignore warnings from the Tax Office may be subject to professional investigations by the Tax Practitioners Board

Last week, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) issued a public statement that it had identified 702 trustees from 356 self-managed super…

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Case Update – Fuji & Unfair Contract Terms

On 12 August 2022, the Federal Court of Australia found that 38 different contracts entered into by Fujifilm Business Innovation…

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A sign of the ESG times: Revising and ratcheting up of WA’s expectations for GHG reduction

Background The inevitability of a revision to the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) Environmental Factor Guideline – Greenhouse Gas…

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Games and Interactive Entertainment: The Australian Legal Environment

The Australian games and interactive entertainment industry is undergoing a renaissance. Local developers are experiencing international success with award-winning games….

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High Court creates new uncertainties in Defamation Law

On Wednesday 17 August 2022, the High Court of Australia handed down its decision on Google LLC v Defteros. Overturning…

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Compulsory acquisition laws and processes come under review in New South Wales

Last week, a committee of Legislative Council members issued their long-awaited report into the compulsory acquisition of land for major…

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