Corney & Lind Federal Budget 2015 Update

Gavin Lai

The 2015 Budget announces an intention to continue to fund the ACNC, whilst introducing budget changes particularly affecting small businesses, impacting the family law sector and introducing certain tax 'crackdowns'.

Our lawyers, James Tan and Gavin Lai, have written an informative article which outlines the key changes which you should be aware of. 

You can access the full article here.  

Public Ancillary Funds - A "New" Vehicle For Public Philanthropy

Andrew Lind

New Bill could mean significant Changes to Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld)

James Tan

On 7 May 2015, the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 (Qld) was read for the first time by the Hon. CW Pitt (Mulgrave - ALP) and if passed in its current form, the Bill will introduce amendments to both the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld) and the Work Health Safety Act 2011 (Qld). 

For-profits and not-for-profits will have to familiarise themselves, and may need to make amendments to their current policy and procedures accordingly.

You can read the proposed amendments and read our commentary here.

Superannuation - Estate Planning - Binding Death Benefit Nominations - is yours valid? Lessons learnt from Munro & Anor v Munro & Anor

Kathleen Watt