Fair Work Commission – Work and Performance Report 2023-24 fwc.gov.au/about-us/news-…

Rob Heferen’s first ATO corporate plan: “Increased focus” on businesses debts and a new SME blueprint “Director penalty notices, which threaten to make company directors liable for a business’ tax debts, are on the rise” smartcompany.com.au/finance/tax/at…

“A coalition of professional associations claims Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones has misrepresented the extent of consultation on additions to a code of professional conduct that embeds further ethical obligations on financial and tax advisers.” professionalplanner.com.au/2024/08/profes…

National Planning Reform Blueprint and progress reports “National Cabinet agreed to a National Planning Reform Blueprint to outline planning, zoning, land release and other measures to improve housing supply and affordability.” treasury.gov.au/publication/p2…

DWFT Seminar: Balancing Access and Protection in Healthcare Learn more and register for this event via the link below. dwfoxtucker.com.au/event/balancin…

“Many legal documents are designated as either “Deeds” or “Agreements”. What are the differences, and pros and cons, of Deeds and Agreements? It is worth going back to basics to look at what these are before considering their relative merits or drawbacks.” dwfoxtucker.com.au/2023/12/deeds-…

DWFT News – Compulsory Acquisition: Government Authorities' Duty to Act as a Model Litigant Please click the link below to read the full article or download the PDF. dwfoxtucker.com.au/2024/08/compul…

New information about changes to casual employment laws published “From 26 August 2024, there will be a new definition of casual employee. There will also be a new pathway to full-time or part-time (permanent) employment for casual employees.” fwc.gov.au/about-us/news-…

DWFT Seminar | Duties of Directors: Understanding Responsibilities and Liabilities Learn more and register for this event via the link below. dwfoxtucker.com.au/event/sme-semi…

Effective Cyber Risk Management: A best practice governance guide “The guide is a comprehensive publication designed to fortify your organisation’s digital defences and guide you through the complexities of cyber security.” governanceinstitute.com.au/advocacy/effec…

Trade Mark Use/Copyright and Fair Dealing – AGL v Greenpeace “Trade mark owners of marks, which are logos or devices, are well advised to ensure that they own copyright in the marks, which are artistic works for the purposes of copyright.” dwfoxtucker.com.au/2023/12/trade-…

Navigating the Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009 (SA) dwfoxtucker.com.au/2023/09/naviga…

Climate reporting rules have passed. What SMEs need to know “three-year ‘modified liability’ period, giving reporting entities, their directors, and auditors time to develop climate reporting skills before they are exposed to private litigation.” smartcompany.com.au/sustainability…

Right to Disconnect Starts Monday What Employers Need to Know About the Fair Work ‘Right to Disconnect’ dwfoxtucker.com.au/2024/06/do-not…

New laws in our Fair Work system start today Click here to learn about all the changes and access other helpful resources. fwc.gov.au/about-us/news-…

“In short, the answer to the question of whether someone is a casual employee, contractor, or ongoing employee will now unhelpfully require detailed consideration of a range of facts and circumstances on a case-by-case basis." afr.com/policy/economy…

Fair Work Ombudsman Statement on Protests “After national rallies today, employers are encouraged to notify the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) of any potential unlawful industrial action at their workplace.” fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media…

“the government has also committed to addressing the other substantive concerns from the bodies including section 15 (2)(c), the client dob in rules, and section 45, the requirement to advise all current and prospective clients of all relevant matters.” accountantsdaily.com.au/regulation/203…