News
02 Feb 2012
Proposed amendments to directors’ liability laws have been released for public comment.
12 Jan 2012
In a recent New Zealand case, directors were unable to access the proceeds of their D&O policy as the company receivers had a better claim over those proceeds.
10 Jan 2012
A Queensland incorporated association may now easily transition to becoming a company limited by guarantee.
12 Jan 2012
A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland has found that the Right to Information Act does not apply to companies or special purpose vehicles / SPVs in which the Queensland government is shareholder.
08 Dec 2011
In a recent Court of Appeal decision the Court found a sole director of a company to be personally liable to pay moneys to the Australian Taxation Office that were withheld from employees’ wages.
24 Nov 2011
The Commonwealth Government has released updated Governance and Oversight Guidelines for its Government Business Enterprises (GBEs).
27 Oct 2011
The Australian Parliament and three State Parliaments have now passed the Business Names Registration Bill.
01 Jun 2011
The 2011 Budget has announced several changes that will affect Not-for-Profit (NFP) Sectors in Australia; particularly the definition of charities and not-for-profit Concessions
25 May 2011
A new Bill proposes a national system for business registration where businesses will only need to register once. If passed it will commence in the first half of 2012.