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Partner Nicole Radice sets out the steps directors must take to comply with the Director Identification Number (DIN) requirements and outline the enforcement of DIN offences. Changes came into effect on 1 November 2021, which require all directors

Charities that are entitled to apply for certain tax exemptions in Queensland may need to review and amend their governing documents, following the expiry of a transitional period on 9 November 2020. Registration as a charitable institution in Queen

From today, 18 February 2021, important changes commence in relation to whether and when a resignation by a director (or alternate director) takes effect.  Key points: A resignation will only take effect on the date it occurs if ASIC is notified

There have been a number of hot topics which charities and not-for-profits should be aware of as they are due to take effect in the near future. Below is a summary of some of the topics. Queensland duty, land tax and payroll tax concessions – ha

From 1 October 2020, community sheds (such as men’s sheds and women’s sheds) are now eligible for endorsement as a deductible gift recipient (DGR) where they satisfy certain requirements. This amendment is welcome news amid the COVID-19 era wher

The Federal Government has recently passed legislation to allow the provision of temporary cash flow to not-for-profit organisations (NFP) and eligible small and medium businesses that employ staff and have been affected by the economic downturn asso

Earlier this month, Queensland’s Supreme Court found in favour of an employer in a common law claim for damages brought by a carer who was assaulted by a client at a residential care facility operated by the employer. Both the employer and its wor

The Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) bullying jurisdiction came into force on 1 January 2014. Some six months have passed, and we are now in a position to analyse some of the trends arising from the applications lodged. Surprisingly, the number of app