Legal insights
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Proprietary company changes – are you still “large”?
From 1 July 2019, changes to the regime governing reporting obligations of Australian proprietary companies will come into
Practical implications of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act on aged care providers
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 (Vic) (‘the VAD Act’) becomes operational on 19 June 2019. The VAD
New whistleblowing laws – are you ready?
The Australian corporate whistleblowing regime has recently been significantly amended by the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections)
Deeds of cross-guarantee as lease security – what a landlord needs to know
We have recently seen deeds of cross-guarantee being offered up by tenants looking to provide landlords with alternative
Stamp duty changes to hit residential developments in Victoria
The Victorian Government is proposing a sweeping reform of the “economic entitlement” provisions of the Victorian duties legislation.
Release of liability clauses: how far can they go?
It is a well-established legal principle that a release clause in a settlement deed will only be effective
Liquidators settling court proceedings: the importance of creditors’ wishes
As is illustrated by the recent Supreme Court of Victoria Court of Appeal decision in McDermott and Potts
Court endorses close oversight of conduct of liquidation by priority creditors including FEG and GEERS
In the matter of 1st Fleet Pty Ltd (in liquidation), the Commonwealth applied for orders that the liquidators
Legal snapshot: Australian capital raising exemptions
Companies seeking to raise capital in Australia through an offer of securities should familiarise themselves with the prospectus
Judicial review – proper, genuine and realistic consideration
A recent Federal Court decision is a timely reminder that Ministers should not rely entirely on briefing notes
The Importance of Sticking to the Letter of the Agreement
Contracting by Government can be a minefield, with the usual commercial considerations overlaid by expectations on Government to
