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2014 Reforms to the Privacy Act 1988
22.09.17
A main aim of the Privacy Amendment Act and the Privacy Regulation 2013 (‘Regulation’) is to bring the Privacy Act up to date with modern processes and become adaptable to developing technologies of today.
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Congratulations to Benjamin Twomey, Senior Associate. 22.09.17 Congratulations to Benjamin Twomey, Senior Associate, who has successfully gained specialist accreditation in commercial litigation that has been confirmed by the Queensland Law Society.Read More
Robust New Foundations, an Independent Review into the Subclass 457 Visa Program 22.09.17 The purpose of the Temporary Work (Skilled) (subclass 457) visa program (‘457 Visa’) is to allow employers to fill short to medium term skill shortages by recruiting qualified workers from outside of Australia when they cannot find the same skilled workers locally.Read More
International Travel and the Hague Convention 22.09.17 If you intend on travelling with a child who is subject to a court order or parenting arrangement the process of travelling overseas can be difficult.Read More
PROPERTY OCCUPATIONS ACT 2014 INFORMATION 22.09.17 As of 1 December 2014, the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 (‘PAMDA’) will be replaced by the following pieces of legislation:Read More
Changes to the Significant Investor Visa & the introduction of a Premium Investor Visa. 22.09.17 On 14 October 2014 the Australian Government announced the creation of the new Premium Investor Visa (‘PIV’). The PIV expands on the requirements of the existing Significant Investor Visa by requiring an investment of $15 million.Read More
The Importance of Trade Mark Registration 22.09.17 In order to ensure legal exclusivity for the use of your business name, product or logo, registering a trade mark is the quickest and most cost effective way to secure exclusivity and reduce the risk of adverse consequences to your business such as accusations of passing off and monetary claims being made against you.Read More
Insurance Law as it Relates to Directors | John Ramsden 22.09.17 Directors of companies involved in investment management should carefully consider their options in relation insurance. Most investment managers will hold an 'Investment Managers Insurance Policy' - often referred to as an 'IMI Policy'.Read More
Insolvent Trading - What are the implications? 22.09.17 This article discusses the implications of not being able to pay debts as they become due and payable.Read More
Section 50A of the Retail Shop Leases Act | John Ramsden 22.09.17 In 2006, legislation was passed amending the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld) such that when a lease is assigned, the assignor is released from liability under the lease.Read More
Defamation | John Ramsden 22.09.17 ‘Defamation’ is the publication of a harmful statement to a third person about a person or corporation.Read More
Significant Investor Visa | John Ramsden 22.09.17 This article considers the effect of the Personal Property Securities ('PPS') reform on leasing and the transitional supply of goods. It demonstrates the fundamental importance of registration on the Personal Property and Securities Register ('PPSR').Read More
