The recent Federal Court decision of Pintarich v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [2018] FCAFC 79 considered whether from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) purportedly remitting the taxpayer’s amounted to a ‘decision’ by the Commissioner of Taxation (Commissioner). 

The Legislative Council have this week passed legislation to regulate labour hire in Victoria. The Labour Hire Licencing Bill 2017 (Vic) was passed by 21 votes to 19, with minor amendments to be returned to the Legislative Assembly for endorsement.

As 30 June rapidly approaches, taxpayers and their advisors face not knowing whether a 30% or 27.5% tax rate applies to certain companies for the 2018 income year.

The new Franchising Code of Conduct (FCC) regime commenced on 1 January 2015 with the aim of updating franchising laws in Australia, including assisting franchisees in positions of weaker bargaining power. 

The new financial year will bring in a number of changes to the property industry.  Developers need to plan for these changes to ensure compliance and avoid any delays or other adverse implications once the amendments take effect.

The Fair Work Commission (Commission) have today determined that it is appropriate to increase modern award minimum wages by 3.5 per cent, raising the national minimum wage to $24.30 a week. The new changes come into effect from 1 July 2018.