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CaseWatch transcript covering recent decisions in the Family Court.

08 October 2008

The Supreme Court in Metrolink Victoria Pty Ltd v Auspro Logistics Pty Ltd1 has shown that where insufficient evidence of the facts of the claim are provided at trial, the Court is unwilling to allow the claim based on an inference that the facts speak for

05 May 2008

The Workplace Relations Amendment (Transition to Forward with Fairness) Act 2008 (‘the Act’) was proclaimed on 27 March 2008, introducing a new era to the making of employment agreements.

05 May 2008

The Insurance Ombudsman Service, Financial Industry Complaint Service and Banking & Financial Services Ombudsman are due to merge to form the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). The first stage of the merger will be complete by 1 July 2008.

02 May 2008

The Supreme Court of Victoria has confirmed a decision of a Magistrate that penalties pursuant to complex contractual arrangements are not necessarily claimable in the case of Metrolink Victoria Pty Ltd v Inglis.

02 May 2008

The current penalty interest rate remains at 12% (unchanged from 1 October 2006)

02 May 2008

The ATO is proposing to release an SMSF determination relating to binding death benefit nominations (BDBN). In the meantime it is useful to consider when it is possible for a superannuation fund (fund) member to make a BDBN and when it is advisable to do..

04 March 2008

The simplified superannuation reforms introduced by the previous Federal Government has enabled both employer contributions and contributions made by self-employed persons to enjoy a 100% deduction...

04 March 2008

With effect from 24 September 2007 section 67 of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SISA) that generally prohibits the trustee of a superannuation fund...

04 March 2008

Employers should be aware of a recent judgment by the Full Bench of the Federal Court which expands the reach of liability for claims against employers...

13 February 2008

Linton Drever

Principal & Accredited Specialist in Family Law

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