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Commercial2018-07-13T13:44:12+10:00

Further update to Australia’s privacy law reforms

In our previous article, we reported on the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Cth) (“Bill”). The Bill passed both Houses of Parliament on 29 November 2024 and received Royal Assent on 10 December 2024.[1] As foreshadowed, the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 [...]

December 17th, 2024|Commercial|

Update to ‘Privacy Act – Reform is on the Way’

As we reported in our previous article (https://pointonpartners.com.au/privacy-act-reform-is-on-the-way/), the Federal Government released a Privacy Act Review Report (“Review”) last year foreshadowing changes to privacy legislation in Australia.  A response to the recommendations outlined in the Review was then released by the Federal Government following feedback [...]

October 22nd, 2024|Commercial, Intellectual Property|

Private Ancillary Funds

As we near the end of the financial year we are commonly asked to establish private ancillary funds (PAF) for clients. A PAF is a private philanthropic vehicle typically established and operated by a high net worth individual or family.  PAF do not carry out [...]

May 17th, 2024|Commercial, Personal|

Privacy Act – Reform is on the Way

The Federal Government Attorney- General’s Department released its much anticipated Privacy Act Review Report[1] this year (“Review”), foreshadowing sweeping changes to privacy legislation in Australia. While the digital age has generated benefits such as new efficiencies, consumer convenience and employment opportunities, [2] it has also resulted [...]

October 20th, 2023|Commercial, Intellectual Property|

Troubling Waters; Navigating the Australian Superannuation Guarantee Landscape: Recent Legal Issues for Employers (and Workers)

Our Taxation team at Pointon Partners are often asked to advise on whether employers are obliged to pay superannuation for the services of a contractor for the purposes of the Superannuation Guarantee Act when a dispute has arisen. This has been highlighted by recent ATO [...]

October 11th, 2023|Commercial, Employment Law, Taxation|
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