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Statutory demands: What are they, why would I use one and how?
Need to chase a debt from a company? Do you operate a company and someone has issued you a statutory demand? Here is a quick summary of statutory demands and how they work. What is a Statutory Demand? A Statutory Demand is a formal written request for payment of debts owed by a company, issued …
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Griffin Legal Sessions: Employee Termination and Risk Management
Terminating an employee can be difficult to manage and there can be many risk factors involved that you may not have considered. From adverse action claims to constructive dismissal, in this insightful session, we will answer your questions and discuss methods to avoid the risks associated with terminating an employee. The session is led by …
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CLAIMS OF SPORTING NEGLIGENCE TAKEN FOR A RIDE
Often, when deep in sporting contract negotiations, provisions regarding compensation for injury are often overlooked by players and sporting organisations alike. However, a recent decision by the NSW Court of Appeal will likely see such discussions elevated back up the negotiation agenda. In Goode v Angland [2017] NSWCA 311, the Court considered whether section 5L …
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Start the countdown clock…
TICK, TOCK…. On Thursday, 22 February 2018 the law will change, so that businesses and organisations bound by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) will be obliged to report to the Privacy Commissioner, as well as affected individuals, if personal information they hold is the subject of unauthorised access, unauthorised disclosure or loss. Personal information includes …
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DECODING WINTER SPORT: GOVERNANCE, POLICY AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Summer’s almost over, pre-season has begun for most winter sports and amateur sporting clubs are hounding players for registration fees. What is often overlooked in the madness of a new season of winter sports are the rules and regulations that govern the rights and responsibilities of all participants – including, but not limited to, players, …
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New Year’s Resolutions for your organisation and the law ahead for 2018
Welcome to 2018! It is set to be another interesting year ahead, as the Australian Open kicks off this week, we head towards the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, we see the 2018 Commonwealth Games hosted in the Gold Coast, and we await the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. It’s also the year …
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The Use of Combustible Cladding in Australian Buildings
In the early hours of 14 June 2017, an intense fire tore through the Grenfell Towers in London. A statement issued in November by the London Metropolitan Police confirmed that 71 people were killed together with hundreds left homeless as a result of the blaze. Described as nothing less than a tragedy, the Grenfell fire …
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Property Law Developments for Property Developers – What You Need To Know
Taxes are always a contentious issue in the current property development landscape. They serve an important source of revenue raising for our Government and allow the construction of infrastructure, the implementation of education schemes, the assistance and benefit for those disadvantaged and a myriad of other Government initiates that generally improve the lifestyle of your …
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Charity reporting deadline approaching: common errors to avoid
Charities who report on a financial year (1 July – 30 June) are reminded that they are required to submit their Annual Information Statement and financial reports to the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) by 31 January 2018. The ACNC is encouraging charities to ensure their reports are lodged on time, and sooner rather …
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A Recent History of the Marriage Act 1961
In light of the recent marriage postal survey, it has become apparent that there is widespread uncertainty regarding the origins of the current legal definition of marriage. Prior to the 2004 amendments, the Marriage Act 1961 contained no definition or mention of the limitations of the institution of marriage, or the exclusion of some foreign …
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