On Monday 13 April 2020, the NSW Government announced a funding boost and new emergency measures to protect tenancies. Land tax waivers In a further bid to encourage agreements on rent reductions, the Government has also allocated $440 million for land tax waivers or...
On 27 March 2020, the Federal Court handed down its decision in Cassimatis v Australian Securities and Investments Commission [2020] FCAFC 52 and held the principals of Storm Financial (Storm), Emmanuel and Julie Cassimatis, had breached their director’s duties. The...
The Australian Government has recently implemented changes to legislation in response to COVID-19 and to help the economy withstand and recover from the economic impact of Coronavirus. While the new restrictions affect our day-to-day lives, the available relief...
On Tuesday 7 April 2020, the High Court unanimously acquitted George Pell of his convictions. However, the decision did not relate to if Pell committed the offences, and focussed on whether a decision made in the Court of Appeal was a miscarriage of justice. In other...
It is important to remain vigilant against the risk of cyber-crime and scams which are attempting to take advantage of the current crisis. It is reported that there has been an increase of disguised health updates and available relief in circulation through emails,...
The Australian Government has recently implemented changes to legislation in response to COVID-19 and to help the economy withstand and recover from the economic impact of Coronavirus. While the new restrictions affect our day-to-day lives, the available relief...