This Determination temporarily allowed companies to execute documents electronically and permitted the split execution of documents. In other words: The definition of a ‘document’ was amended to include those in electronic form. Execution of documents under the...
Simply put, Federal legislation deals with eligibility grants for financial assistance, while State and Territory legislation largely deals with the provision of education and care services. Our factsheet summarises the key legislation which applies to child care...
In our latest factsheet, we take a look at the differences between government and non-government schools in terms of establishment, government and management and operations. Please click on the image below to download a copy of the factsheet, A legal overview of...
According to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission: ‘Worker screening is a way to help check that the people who are working, or wish to work, with NDIS participants don't present an unacceptable risk to people with disability. Worker screening is an important...
The question of who can sign and how they can validly sign depends on the document, and the identity of the parties. In the modern age (particularly in light of COVID-19), electronic signing has a growing role to play. A temporary legislative response enabling...
The main duties The Corporations Act and Associations Incorporation Act impose duties which overlap the general law to varying degrees. The legislation has effect ‘in addition to, and not in derogation of’ any other legal duties and does not prevent the commencement...
In David McMullen's article, originally published in Western Articulator by the Australian Dental Association WA, David provides a refresher or an introduction to some basic concepts and requirements of privately-owned companies. Click here to download the article....
You can see our previous update on strata title reforms and new community titles legislation here. The amended Act seeks to implement: Better information for strata buyers; More efficient dispute resolution; A fairer process for scheme termination; Improvements to...
The ACL is found in Commonwealth legislation and also applies as a law of Western Australia by operation of the Fair Trading Act 2010 (WA). This article by David McMullen outlines what constitutes an unfair contract term, who the laws apply to and what happens if a...
You should consider these factors when looking to lease new premises or when a lease of existing premises is up for renewal. For some top tips, please click on the image below to download a full copy of David McMullen's article originally published in the Australian...