Legally speaking

Don't forget to vote

Published August 2010

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (the Act) provides that: ‘It shall be a duty of every elector to vote at each election’.......» read more

New national consumer laws

Published July 2010

Agreements were made between the states and territories in 2008 and 2009 to create a single national consumer law for Australia......» read more

Trees disputes between neighbours

Published June 2010

The Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006 ("Act") established a simple, inexpensive and accessible process for resolving neighbour disputes about trees......» read more

Registering a business name

Published May 2010

A business name is the name under which a person or other legal entity carries on its business......» read more

Don't use the company car as you will pay for it!

Published April 2010

The Tax Laws Amendment (2010 Measures No 2) Bill 2010 ("Bill") was introduced into Parliament on 17 March 2010.....» read more

Modern awards

Published March 2010

The modernisation of awards operating in the Commonwealth workplace relations system is one of the key changes to occur under the new Fair Work System....» read more

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