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Why the Wheelie Bin Tariff Classification Case is not a Load of Rubbish

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A recent Federal Court case held that wheels for a wheelie bin should not be classified as part of a vehicle. The layman will say that this was stating the obvious, a wheelie bin is...

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Why You Need Both a Tariff Advice and a Tariff Concession Order

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When you apply for a tariff concession order (TCO) you have to nominate the appropriate tariff classification. Customs may not dispute the nominated classification at the time of application, but this doesn’t mean that many...

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Director and Manager Liability for Customs Duty on Stolen Cigarettes

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It is well-established law that if cigarettes are stolen from a licensed warehouse, the company that operates the warehouse will be liable for the duty on those cigarettes. However, in a decision that will worry...

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Implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement – What Does it Mean for Australian Traders?

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We have all attended meetings where there are 10 agenda items, but its five minutes to go and you realize you are only up to item four. Not so with the first meeting I attended...

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Swimming Pools – new compliance laws

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Across the country, thousands of homes have backyard swimming pools. With drowning being a leading cause of preventable death in young children, swimming pool safety is an important issue for the community.

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To Claim and Claim Again: That is the Question

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In the matter of Avni v Visy Industrial Plastics Pty Ltd [2016] NSWWCCPD 46 (16 September 2016), the appellant worker was employed by the respondent as a process worker when on the deemed date of 30 March...

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Estate and Succession Planning in Victoria

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Watch Partner Bill Hazlett discuss what you need to know about estate and succession planning in Victoria.

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President Trump – What could He Mean for Australian Customs Brokers?

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“I wish he would tear up the US Australia FTA” said a Mildura citrus farmer I was talking to after the news of Trump’s victory was announced. Usually, the promotion of international trade is a...

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No Liability for Home-Turf Topple

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In the District Court of New South Wales, in the matter of McKenzie v Day (No 2) [2016] NSWDC 236, the plaintiff claimed damages for negligence having sustained significant injuries to her lower legs and...

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The benefits of mediation in a commercial dispute

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Mediation is an alternative to financially and emotionally costly and time-consuming processes such as using the Court system. It is suitable for people who are willing to communicate with the other party and attempt to better understand and settle their dispute with the help of a trained third party.

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A Guide to Shareholder Agreements

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A shareholder agreement, which properly outlines the steps to be taken in the event of disputes and certain circumstances arising, can be an effective tool for avoiding the cost of litigation. It sets out up front how disputes and deadlocks are to be resolved and allows shareholders to resolve issues which arise - quickly and with finality.

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Australian Customs Broker Liability for False Statements

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Australian customs brokers are worried about the recent focus on importations potentially containing asbestos. The concern highlights the difficult position of customs brokers. With every piece of information provided to the Department of Immigration and...

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