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One step at a time: Receivers’ confirmation as eligible applicants not subject to duty to afford natural justice to potential examinees
This week’s TGIF considers a recent Full Federal Court decision confirming that ASIC may authorise a receiver as an “eligible applicant” without first providing potential examinees with an opportunity to be heard.
Read MoreWhen a seller sells a property portfolio - Does the seller need to give any warranties to the buyer?
On 15 April 2013, the Court handed down judgment in Bulga Milbrodale Progress Association Inc v Minister for Planning and Infrastructure and Warkworth Mining Limited [2013] NSWLEC 48.
Read MoreAs 1 July approaches, the FOFA amendments continue
As foreshadowed in December 2012, the Government has released draft legislation to extend the unfair contract terms regime to general insurance contracts.
Read MoreCourt refuses expansion of Rio Tinto’s Warkworth Coal Mine
On 15 April 2013, the Court handed down judgment in Bulga Milbrodale Progress Association Inc v Minister for Planning and Infrastructure and Warkworth Mining Limited [2013] NSWLEC 48.
Read MoreIt isn’t over until it’s over: Termination of the winding up of a company subject to a deed of company arrangement
This week’s TGIF considers an application to terminate the winding up of a company subject to a deed of company arrangement, and the relevant factors in the court’s decision.
Read MoreUnfair contract terms protection extended to general insurance contracts
As foreshadowed in December 2012, the Government has released draft legislation to extend the unfair contract terms regime to general insurance contracts.
Read MoreThe regulation of unconventional petroleum exploration and production in Western Australia
With WA having one of the largest technically recoverable shale gas reserves in its Canning and Perth basins, it is no wonder that unconventional petroleum exploration is gathering pace and attracting investment from international oil companies.
Read MoreSecond set of draft prudential practice guides released for superannuation
On 9 May 2013, APRA released for consultation a second set of draft prudential practice guides (PPGs) for superannuation.
Read More | Download PDFThe implications of the Budget on receivables financings
This can be particularly problematic for growing businesses already struggling to pay creditors because of payment delays by their own clients. One solution to such cashflow issues is receivables financings (including invoice discounting).
Read MoreCoalition releases “Policy to Improve the Fair Work Laws”
On 9 May 2013, the Coalition released its industrial relations policy for the federal election to be held on 14 September.
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