The importance of structuring charitable bequests
In our April bulletin we discussed some of the implications for charitable bequests where the named charity to receive a benefit under a [...]
Traps in hyperlinking documents for meeting purposes
Background A recent decision of the Federal Court has focussed heavily on electronic communication with company members and the use of hyperlinks for [...]
COVID ancillary fund guideline changes
In expectation of a marked decrease in community charitable giving following the COVID 19 economic downturn, the government introduced amendments to public and private [...]
Government amends Corporations Act to provide temporary practical COVID relief to companies
With effect from Monday 5 May 2020, the Treasurer amended certain provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) to provide companies [...]
Court confirms Celeste Barber’s bushfire fundraising campaign limited to terms of named fund
During the devastating bush fire crisis which occurred over the summer of 2019-2020, [...]
How does one attain a vested interest?
Serwin v Dolso[1] Many older wills include a gift containing a condition like: [...]
Appeal fails in Marsella case
Background In March 2019 we reported on the Victorian case of Marsella[1] in [...]
Witnessing wills and powers of attorney by videoconference
Justice Legislation (COVID-19 Emergency Response – Wills & Enduring Documents) – Regulation 2020 [...]
Assistant Minister for Charities announces incentives for ancillary funds to boost philanthropy
Following forecasts of a marked decrease in community charitable giving as a consequence [...]
Government amends Corporations Act to provide temporary practical COVID relief to companies
With effect from Monday 5 May 2020, the Treasurer amended certain provisions of [...]