The High Court recently released the reasons for decision in dismissing the appeal in Mighty River International Ltd v Hughes & Ors [2018] HCA 38. This decision confirms the validity of employing a certain form of deeds of company arrangement (“DOCAs”), known as a “holding DOCA” as a restructuring tool. The case centers around a company Mesa […]
“It was kindly hosted by Melbourne accounting firm, Saward Dawson, and attendance once again was high for our third meeting. Members are becoming increasingly more familiar with the expertise within the group, building relationships and focusing on promotion of Australian & New Zealand members for work generation. We will meet again early in the new […]
It may shock you to discover that it’s already August, but way back in March this year the Attorney General announced that the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court will be merged. From 2019 all matters will be heard in the newly formed ‘Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.’ Anyone embroiled in a […]
From 1 July 2018, the new GST withholding regime applies to the supply of: new residential premises, new residential subdivisions long term leases. What is it? Vendors are required to inform a purchaser whether or not the withholding obligations will apply. Therefore: any existing contracts should be reviewed in compliance with the new regime. […]
Stephen comes with a wealth of over 20 years legal experience in both the public and private sectors, practicing in; Commercial Litigation, Wills & Probate and Protective Jurisdiction. With a background in business prior to his career as a solicitor, Stephen brings a valued addition to the firm. Koffels practice in both local and cross-border […]
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down its decision on minimum pay, providing an increase of 3.5% to the national minimum wage and minimum award rates. The changes took effect from the first full pay period after 1 July 2018. The high income threshold increased to $145,400 with effect from 1 July 2018. Most relevantly, […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Kirsty Rispin of Rispin and Mott. Kirsty has joined IR as our exclusive Investment Funds Member in Australia. Kirsty Rispin is co-founder and Director of Rispin and Mott. She is also a registered tax agent and public practitioner authorised by CPA Australia. […]
457 VISA AND SPONSORSHIP,482 VISA AND SPONSORSHIP,PERMANENT RESIDENCY,TEMPORARY SKILL SHORTAGE VISA,VISA AND IMMIGRATION Yesterday the Department of Home Affairs released an update about the status of the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) and Labour Market Testing (LMT) for the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa. The Skilling Australians Fund is expected to come into effect at some point […]
Recently, the Attorney General announced that the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court will be combined in an attempt to reduce waiting times, which can be up to a year and a half for a hearing. This is another reminder that litigation, (going to Court), in family law matters is often lengthy, expensive and stressful, […]
One of the primary reasons behind our firms decision to enter into this area is the advent of the new equality legislation permitting same sex marriages in Australia. With that legislation comes an ever increasing new range of challenges, not only for the lawyers, but ultimately for the judges sitting on the Family Court bench. […]
The Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board (APESB) is an independent, national body that sets the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards with which members of CA ANZ must comply. Members in public practice in Australia need to perform an assessment of a client at the point of acceptance, as well as on a continuous […]
Establishing a presence in a foreign jurisdiction can be difficult, without the right help and guidance. International anti-money laundering (AML) rules mean that full customer due diligence is required on […]
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