GL Insights
Commonwealth Reporting Requirements for Property Transactions in New South Wales
From 1 July 2016 it is a requirement of the Office of State Revenue to collect and report on transfers of freehold or leasehold interests in real property in New South Wales to the Commissioner of Taxation. The purpose of the reporting is twofold. Firstly, to establish a National Register of Foreign Ownership of Land …
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Why should I register my lease?
There is no denying that entering in to a new commercial or retail lease can be a costly and time consuming exercise for both the tenant and landlord. Once negotiations and signing of the lease are out of the way, further costs may arise in order to register a lease over the title of the …
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Employment Contracts: Restraint of Trade Clauses
Restraint of trade clauses are often included in employment contracts, to restrain employees from certain activities which may threaten the business of the employer. Restraint of trade clauses are difficult to enforce, and may only be enforced to the extent necessary to protect the employer’s legitimate business interests. The types of actions that employers often …
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What Is A Power Of Attorney, And Do I Need One?
A Power of Attorney is a formal deed governed by the Power of Attorney Act 2006 (ACT). A Power of Attorney is a binding legal document which gives one or more people the legal authority to make decisions, and do certain things on your behalf, but it does not remove your rights to do these …
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When you die, will your assets be distributed according to your wishes?
The way in which you own your assets has a significant impact on how you treat these assets under your will and how they are distributed after your death. The important thing to remember is that you can “own” assets in different ways. Ways of controlling assets Examples of ways you might own or control …
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Being a Good Advocate: More than Just being the Loudest
As a litigator, I advocate for my clients in the most traditional sense of the word – in the Courtroom. But if you think about it, isn’t advocacy part of everyday life? We are all required to advocate constantly – for our clients, for our family and friends and for ourselves. We may not consciously …
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Duties and Obligations for Charities
The introduction of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission Act (ACNC Act) and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission Regulations (ACNC Regulations) on 3 December 2012 changed both directors and company obligations for charities in Australia. The ACNC Act established the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC) which has largely replaced the Australian Securities and …
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The Future of Privacy after Dallas Buyer Club
Thought you can use the internet anonymously? A recent Australian case has shown that the right to privacy does not necessarily prevent someone finding out your identity in order to make a claim against you. If an individual or entity has a right to relief against a prospective respondent but cannot adequately identify that prospective …
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Do you feel that you have been unfairly left out of a Will?
A person may leave their assets to whoever they wish. However, the law recognises that there are those who may have relied upon the deceased for support, who are sometimes left out of the Will. If you feel this is you or someone you know, please continue to read. What is a family provision claim? …
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Curving Credit Surcharges
What does this news about credit card surcharges really mean? We’ve all been there – you find an unbeatable deal on flights or accommodation only to find a surcharge at checkout that throws your budget and leads to frustration. In a bid to not only encourage electronic transactions, but to also provide greater protection for …
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