Carroll v United Super Pty Ltd (No. 2) [2018] NSWSC 1101 (18 July 2018)

Unfair Contracts Protections and Life Insurance

Senate Committee recommends no changes to group insurance budget proposals

What's happening here and now? September 2018

WHAT’S HAPPENING HERE AND NOW

TurksLegal celebrates new appointments
TurksLegal is pleased to announce the appointment of a new partner and new senior associate.

2018 ALUCA TurksLegal Scholarship in the Home Strait
The next exciting phase of the ALUCA TurksLegal Scholarship began on Monday as entries closed over the weekend.

Welcome to the Financial Services Bulletin (FSB) – September Edition, 2018

This edition delivers recent industry news, important case law developments, a selection of FOS and SCT determinations and TurksLegal Q&A.

In 'What's Happening Here and Now', we have a number of achievements and news items to share with you.

We hope you enjoy this edition of the FSB!

What's Happening Here and Now

Summary

As of 1 July 2018, certain purchasers of real property now have a GST ‘withholding obligation’ which involves withholding a part of the purchase price and paying it directly to the ATO. The change affects both purchasers and vendors of residential premises (including long-term leases over 50 years) or potential residential land.

What are the changes?

Employers Liability Newsletter - August 2018

Trenfield & Ors v HAG Import Corporation (Australia) Pty Ltd [2018] QDC 107

Summary

Creditors with unperfected security interests may still succeed in defending liquidators’ unfair preference claims on the basis that payments received are in relation to a secured debt.

The Banking Royal Commission has highlighted the dangers involved in parents ‘going guarantor’ for their children.