On 30 January 2012, a new national law governing the creation, enforcement and priority of security interests in personal property, like leases over motor vehicles commenced.
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From 1 January 2012, it will be an offence for businesses to give a consumer an express warranty for goods or services that does not comply with Regulation 90 of the Competition & Consumer Regulations.
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An overview of the HIA policy on carbon tax and member Q&A. Outline of HIA participation in a new industry alliance against the carbon tax.
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The Federal Government’s plans to introduce a carbon pricing mechanism will impact across the entire Australian economy. The residential building industry will be affected more than most.
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Overview of the audit campaign the ABCC will be undertaking over the next 12 months for industrial relations within the building industry, including sham contracting.
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Drawings, house plans and sketches are protected by the laws of copyright. This means that the owner of copyright has the exclusive right to use their own work. Copyright can be owned, assigned, bought and sold, however this would need to be done by written agreement.
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A recent member concern was raised regarding the provision of quoting for projects free of charge and the impact that this practice can have on a businesses cash flow. This is particularly an issue where a business produces detailed plans, and incurs considerable cost, in producing the quote.
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It is not always clear whether a worker is an employee or a contractor. HIA has prepared a Guide to assist you in answering this question and assessing the status of your workers.
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This information sheet provides guidance to applicants where their development approval has been refused and the applicant wishes to exercise their right to ask for that decision to be reconsidered.
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With advertising being such a valuable tool for attracting new business, it is seen as necessary that both consumer and industry members are protected through regulation of advertising methods.
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A company may now pay a dividend other than out of profits provided certain requirements are met. The changes may permit, for example, start up company or a company impacted by non-cash expenses, to pay a dividend.
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You may find yourself as the respondent to a Security Payment Claim, find out what steps you need to take and what your rights are.
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New Security of Payment laws (SOP) will allow a contractor or builder to make a claim for non payment on completed construction work or services and goods supplied to a client.
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Federal Parliament has recently made some changes to the Bankruptcy Act. Here, is a summary of the main changes and what they might mean for your business
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