In this, the second of a series of bulletins, we will deal with some of the issues and the terminology which was flagged in the first bulletin (October 2023). The will As explained in Bulletin No 1, the will is the document which controls the destination after death of the assets owned by an individual, … Wills and estate administration
The final new provisions of the Associations Incorporation Act fall into place for all associations from 1 July 2024. These new requirements are: following the grievance procedures in the Model Rules or inserting a compliant grievance procedure into your own set of rules and Remuneration disclosure and other benefits at the annual general meeting (AGM), … The new financial year begins changes for all incorporated associations
Organisations engaging volunteers need to be mindful that the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FWA) has some application to their volunteer workforce. This was highlighted in a recent Fair Work Commission decision in the matter of Anthony Walsh [2024] FWC 1514 (Walsh). The Walsh decision Mr Walsh was a volunteer for an incorporated association. The … Does the Fair Work Commission have jurisdiction over your volunteers?
We are thrilled to welcome three new solicitors to the firm across our practice areas of Wills & Estate Planning, Dispute Resolution and Property and Commercial law. Maree Racki has joined our Wills & Estate Planning practice and assists clients across all areas of succession law, including estate planning, trust and estate administration and litigation … Introducing our new team members
Background Queensland’s existing Trusts Act 1973 is more than half a century old and has not been comprehensively amended since its introduction. A 200-page Bill to replace it is currently before Parliament. The Trusts Bill was developed based on the recommendations of the Queensland Law Reform Commission, which conducted a broad-ranging review of the Trusts … Trust Bill reforms charitable trusts
Turnaround Management Association Australia Limited (TMA) is an industry body representing people working in the restructuring and turnaround field in Australia. It holds a national conference, provides education and makes submissions on law and policy related to restructuring and turnaround. The Network of Women program (NOW) conducted by TMA was intended to foster female leadership … Waiver for scholarships for women by professional association
Background A civil penalty hearing concerning the breach of various National Disability Insurance Service (NDIS) standards arising from the death of an NDIS recipient is probably the largest in Australian history. It serves as a timely warning for providers to ensure their systems and processes are current and tested to be fully fit for purpose. … The NDIS Provider Community on Notice After $1.8 Million Civil Penalty
Background The Baxter Homes Trust (Trust), was a charitable trust established in Victoria by a deed executed in 1960. Its purpose was to provide aged inhabitants of Geelong Victoria or its neighbourhood with housing as administered by The Geelong and Western District Ladies Benevolent Association’ incorporated under the Hospitals and Charities Act 1890. The Trust … A housing trust’s modernisation requires Court approval
We have previously written in bulletins about the forthcoming self-assessment tax review for non-profit profit organisations which have an Australian Business Number (ABN) but are not registered as charities with the ACNC – Be alert to being alarmed on viewing your club or society annual report this year and self-assessment by tax-exempt. The background is … Draft Regulations for NPO Self-Review Assessment Return Released
Background All Australian employers will be acutely aware that the Federal government has, since the last election, embarked on a fairly aggressive program of targeted changes to the nation’s industrial relations laws. So far, we’ve had changes aimed at supporting Australia’s jobs and economic recovery[1], gained more respect at work[2], we’ve secured our jobs and … Last of the loopholes? Let’s hope so!
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