Schools are increasingly having to deal with potentially serious disciplinary matters concerning their students, including bullying, physical assault and sexual violence. What can schools reasonably and legally do to in such circumstances to protect the school community? This session will provide a guide to behaviour management and potential solutions, including:
The family law courts require full and frank disclosure of parties’ financial position, a position which is straightforward in theory but more difficult in practice. This session will guide practitioners in the completion of the Financial Statement form and how to avoid costly and problematic mistakes, including:
The insolvency of a party to a construction project is unfortunately becoming more commonplace. The construction industry continues to face challenges arising from the fixed price contract model, costs of materials and energy, interest rates, supply chain disruptions and the costs and availability of skilled labour. This session will explore how to deal with insolvency of a party on a construction project, including:
The Design and Building Practitioners Act is an integral part of the State Government’s attempt to tighten regulation over the residential apartment sector. This session is a deep dive into how the reforms have played out in practice, including:
The diversification of charities from their traditional operations into commercial or profitable activities which provide funds for their core work is now an accepted practice, but does require careful planning and structuring to avoid non-compliance with the strict regulations. This session will explore how charities can successfully navigate a move to for-profit activities without risking the ire of the regulators, including:
The desire to rule the family from the grave through a testamentary trust can be overwhelming but can prove a significant impediment with unintended consequences. This session will explore the stepped options for control of testamentary trust decisions and provide guidance on what practitioners need to consider when advising their clients, including:
One of the most controversial parts of the Federal Government’s recent workplace reforms include the introduction of multi-employer bargaining. Will these changes open the door to crippling industrial action across entire sectors? If so, how can employers best prepare themselves for what is coming? It’s never been more important to be across the new landscape and what they mean for the Australian workforce. This session provides a deep dive into bargaining, including:
Increasingly estates are consisting of assets which are not included in a will, such as family trusts, superannuation and insurance benefits. These assets can be significant in value, and can form a valuable tool in managing and settling family disputes are the death of the asset holder. This session will examine strategies for slicing up the entire pie in the event of a dispute, including:
As more and more people, through choice or necessity, join the ranks of communal dwelling, the ongoing need for oversight, management and dispute resolution has resulted in significant legislative changes in recent times. This session will provide practitioners with an update on developments in this area, including:
Entering into certain accommodation arrangements can include services in addition to the accommodation, when dealing with retirement villages, aged and disability care and social and affordable housing options. This session looks into whether or not GST can apply to these costs, including: