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Is your short term hiring lease still protected on the PPSR? 22.09.17 The Personal property Securities Register (‘PPSR’) registers security interests over personal property, which essentially translates to any property that is not land or a fixture to land.

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 Trade Mark Infringement - not something to wine about 22.09.17 A recent Federal Court case handed down a decision of “grape” proportions which discussed when the use of a phrase or sign similar to a registered trade mark is so deceptively similar as to be considered to be infringing on the trade mark.

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 How much can charity directors and employees be paid? 22.09.17 According to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (‘ACNC’) Australia currently has approximately 54,000 registered charities across a range of diverse sectors (such as education, welfare and the environment).

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 Transfer Duty - Important Considerations 22.09.17 If you are transferring ownership of assets, particularly as part of a business sale, transfer duty is an important consideration as the wrong decisions can have significant financial consequences.

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 Jail Sentence for Online Store Operator 22.09.17 Former operator of online stores Electronic Bazaar and Dream Kart, sentenced to 3 months imprisonment for failing to comply with court orders made against him in 2015.

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 Your end of financial year obligations as a franchisor 22.09.17 As the new financial year begins, it is an essential time for franchisors to ensure they are aware of their obligations under the Franchising Code of Conduct (‘Franchising Code’).

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 Fake Free Range Egg Producers Fined By ACCC 22.09.17 WA egg producer Snowdale Holdings (‘Snowdale’) has been punished with a $750,000 fine in Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Snowdale Holdings Pty Ltd (No 2) [2017] FCA 834 for misleading claims about the nature of the living conditions of its livestock between April 2011 and December 2013.

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 Do I need a Privacy Policy for my Business 22.09.17 The APPs supplement the Privacy Act and require that private sector organisations with an annual turnover of $3 million have a Privacy Policy in place if that business collects personal information.

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 Drones and the rules - Know Before You Fly 22.09.17 Recreational consumer drones (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)) have grown in popularity and affordability in recent years. According to Recode in 2015, the market was projected to hit around $130 million in sales, by 2018 that number is expected to soar to $1 billion.

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Major Changes to Queensland’s Retail Shop Leases Legislation 22.09.17 Social Media, Relationship Breakdown & Defamation — A Dangerous Mix 22.09.17 In the following we discuss these cases and clarify defamation law in relation to social media, highlighting how easy it is to be found liable for a derogatory post.

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3 Unexpected Benefits of Bankruptcy 22.09.17 When you hear the word bankruptcy, you likely envision a lot of horrific consequences. You understand that bankruptcy negatively affects your credit for years.

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