Tranche 2 of AML/CTF: Are Accountants in?
The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Act 2024 (Cth) (‘AML/CTF’, ‘the Amendment’) amends the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (‘the Act’) by extending to additional services, including services provided by real estate agents, lawyers, and accountants that are high risk for money [...]
Think You Are Too Young For a Will? Think Again
For many, the word Will still brings to mind something reserved for the elderly, the wealthy, or those facing serious illness. In reality, a Will is a powerful document that allows you to take control of how your assets, property, and personal affairs are managed [...]
Not just pies and beer – Court rules Racing NSW cannot appoint an administrator to ATC
The Supreme Court of New South Wales has set aside Racing NSW’s appointment of an administrator to the Australian Turf Club (ATC) in Australian Turf Club Ltd v Racing NSW (No 2) [2026] NSWSC 184. In September 2025 Racing NSW issued a show cause notice [...]
A spread stoush in Kraft v Bega: Lessons on the assignment of unregistered trade marks and underlying goodwill
In Australian law, unregistered trade marks and their associated goodwill are treated as one in the same. Goodwill can have many shapes and sources, but it is understood generally to refer to the commercial aspects of a business other than tangible assets that have attracted [...]
Fashion designer wins: What the Katy Perry v Katie Perry decision means for Australian trade mark owners
The long-running dispute between Australian fashion designer Katie Perry and international pop star Katy Perry has now been resolved with the High Court of Australia handing down a landmark trademark decision. The case concerned whether the Australian designer’s registered trade mark “Katie Perry” for clothing [...]
To Scan or Not to Scan – Administrative Review Tribunal decision on Bunnings’ use of facial recognition tech
The Administrative Review Tribunal (Tribunal) recently set aside the Privacy Commissioner’s (Commissioner) 2024 determination[1] that Bunnings Group Limited’s (Bunnings) had acted unlawfully in its use of facial recognition technology (FRT) in stores, finding that Bunnings conduct in scanning customer faces fell within a statutory exception of [...]
Employees Beware of the Side Hustle
The Fair Work Commission has upheld a dismissal of a senior staff-member for taking up a secondary job because it contravened their contractual duties. With side jobs and secondary careers becoming increasingly common, this decision highlights the importance of reviewing the terms of employment before considering [...]
No financial need, no provision: carer wife’s claim for share of husband’s estate thrown out
The Supreme Court has recently dismissed a claim brought by a surviving wife seeking provision from her deceased husband’s estate, on the basis that the wife could not demonstrate financial need. The Court found that her claim for a share of her husband’s estate had [...]
Pointon Partners 2025/6 Taxation Articles Summary Review
We attach a list of taxation and related topics we have published in the last 12 months. These issues remain most relevant for this year. If you have any queries, please contact Tony Pointon and Andrew Pointon of our Taxation Team. The articles outlined in [...]
Unfair Dismissal Claim Fails after Employee Refuses Return to Office Direction
Executive Summary The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has dismissed an unfair dismissal claim brought by a PaperCut employee who was terminated after refusing to comply with a return to office direction. The Commission found the direction to be lawful and reasonable and held that the [...]