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Common PPS Registration errors – what to do about them
The most common way for secured parties to perfect their security interests in personal property is by registration
Death and taxes – one’s really going to hurt
As you will be aware, between February and May each year, the State Revenue Office issues land tax
PPSR Registrations – the importance of getting it right
With the commencement of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA) now more than seven years behind
Establishing a payment default – minimum requirements for evidentiary certificates
Financiers take note. Proving a payment default may not be as straightforward as one would have you believe.
Major changes to privacy law announced – but will they be implemented?
Key points Commonwealth Government announces large increases to penalties for privacy breaches Regulator to receive funding boost and
The duty of care of a public authority
A recent Queensland decision[1] raises the important issue as to when a pubic authority, in the exercise of
Human Rights Act passes Queensland Parliament
The Human Rights Act 2018, which will have far-reaching implications for public decision making in Queensland, passed Queensland
Encryption access for government agencies
New Commonwealth laws, which can also be used by State police forces in some cases, allow law enforcement
Amendments to Commonwealth Whistleblower Protections
Changes to federal laws will significantly clarify and enhance whistleblower protections as well as require large companies to
Termination for convenience clauses in government contracts
Termination for convenience clauses are commonly included in government contracts, sometimes thoughtfully but often reflexively. Their reflexive use
Application of the RLA
Just when you thought navigating Victoria’s retail legislation couldn’t get any more complicated. A recent decision of the
Intellectual property exception to competition law prohibitions to be removed. Time to review IP dealings for anti-competitive provisions.
Effective from 12 September 2019, the exception to the prohibitions on restrictive trade practices, contained in Part IV the Competition
