The Environmental Upgrade Agreements (EUA) are an innovative and new way for the Victorian and New South Wales (NSW) governments to try to stimulate energy efficient upgrades of commercial buildings. They are finding popularity as...

The Personal Property and Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA), which came into effect on 30 January 2012, changes the way in which security interests in personal property are managed across Australia. There is now one single online r...

As part of the 2012-13 Budget, the Federal Government announced it proposes to remove the 50% capital gains tax discount for non-residents on certain capital gains accrued after 7.30 pm (AEST) on 8 May 2012. As a result, non-resid...

On 1 July 2012, a new landholder duty model came into force in Victoria, replacing the previous land rich duty model. The amendments to the Duties Act 2000 have expanded the number of transactions in Victoria which will now attrac...

Those in industry consider “security” issues all the time.  Border security, cargo security, job security, personal security, asset security and security of that inappropriate and potentially incriminating video recording mad...

Recently passed Victorian legislation provides clarity on the basis in which annual fees are to be set by Owners Corporations and establishes the procedure for Owners Corporations to follow for levying special fees, upgrading fees...