Australian Consumer Law & The Volkswagen Diesel Episode

…Australian Consumer and Competition Commission Enforcement of the ACL is often effected by the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC). Known as the “consumer watchdog” of Australia, the ACCC has…

The Hon. John Watkins – Tuesday Lunchtime Speaker

…more about Alzheimer’s Disease, need support or information about advocacy, visit their web site at www.Alzheimers.org.au. Please note, the date for this event has passed. You can no longer book….

Family Provision Claims – An overview

…appropriately compensated; Any provision made for the applicant by the deceased; Any evidence of testamentary intentions (i.e. in a will or statement) of the deceased; Whether the applicant was being…

ACNC Guidance on Board Remuneration 

…on whether or not to remunerate board members You can listen to this episode, along with previous episode of ACNC Charity Chat, here: http://www.acnc.gov.au/ACNC/Comms/Multimedia/Charity_Chat.aspx Nathan Gately, Solicitor Josephine Heesh, Partner…

Final Report of the Referendum Council

…issued on 30 June 2017 (Final Report), having been commissioned by the leaders of the Federal Government and Opposition roughly 18 months earlier to lead the process that would give…

Coronial findings – Margaret (Margot) Pegum

Comments from Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers’ Bill Madden: The Coroner made two recommendations today, addressed to the Australian and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society: That consideration by given…

Who gets the Superannuation on Death?

…a review as soon as possible after being notified of a decision; as such requests are time-limited. Complaint to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority You can lodge a complaint with…

External Conduct Standards

…example an IT company providing technical support to a charity which has main purpose of delivering education). We recommend you visit the ACNC website https://www.acnc.gov.au/for-charities/manage-your-charity/charity-governance/acnc-external-conduct-standards. Please contact Josephine Heesh if…