Sporting clubs and incorporated associations need to make sure that paid workers and volunteers who engage in “child-related” work have a valid Working with Children Check. 

In this case, the Federal Court held that including a retention of title clause in standard terms and conditions is sufficient to give rise to a security interest and provide a defence to a recovery claim by a liquidator.

Harwood Andrews has once again been recognised as a leader in the Australian legal industry through their recent nomination as a finalist in the 2016 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards.

From 1 January 2016 the process of revaluing all Victorian properties commenced. The new values will form the basis upon which you are charged municipal rates and land tax. If you have received a rates notice and disagree with the value assigned to your property you have the right to lodge an objection with council within 2 months of the date stated on the rates notice. 

A deceased person’s ‘estate’ includes assets such as property, bank accounts and investments. The deceased person may also have liabilities including a mortgage, credit cards or other loans that need to be repaid.

The law of defamation traditionally relates to printed statements, such as a newspaper articles or ‘tell-all’ books. However, defamatory statements are increasingly made online and can be accessed repeatedly by readers. 

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has announced that it is launching an investigation into the Australian Bureau of Statistics for potential breaches of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). 

Rio 2016 began with a typically extravagant opening ceremony on Saturday morning AEST. Unfortunately however, according to the Sydney Morning Herald, Channel Seven's 9.00am broadcast of the event averaged only 2.25 million regional & metropolitan viewers, the lowest rating opening ceremony since 2001 when the OzTam rating system began.

In a recent decision, the Full Federal Court has found that trade mark owners can lose their registrations if they do not exercise proper control over their licensees.

The Fair Work Commission has handed down a decision that will allow most employees to cash out some of their annual leave entitlements. These changes to modern awards apply from the first pay period on or after 29 July 2016.

One of the many ways in which the government is encouraging innovation is through a series of Research and Development tax incentives, in particular the R & D Tax Incentive Program. 

A sporting club may handle a considerable amount of money in a single financial year. Whether it be membership revenue, ground maintenance costs or even the weekly sausage sizzle intake – everything adds up!