The spraying of herbicides and pesticides is an important part of a farmer’s crop management regime. Getting it wrong can have devastating consequences. Caroline Callagari outlines what to do when spary drift hits your farm.
According to the World Health Organisation, around 1 in 6 people over the age of 60 have experienced some form of abuse in community settings during the past year. Unfortunately, the rates of abuse increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and may continue to increase with an aging population. Sarah Slattery explains.
Once litigation proceedings are instituted, the first appearance in court is most likely to be a “directions hearing”. This article discusses what is involved in a directions hearing and outlines some important factors to consider in the lead up to and on the day of the directions hearing.
Insolvent trading occurs when a company is unable to pays its debts when they fall due. As a director, your duty is to prevent the company from trading whilst insolvent, and to ensure it is solvent prior to incurring additional debt.
Despite the Coalition and Labor having modest ‘small-target’ policy offerings at this election, there are important differences between the two parties on industrial relations. In this update, we will analyse the likely impact on employment law depending on the outcome of the election.
Whether you are planning to start your own business or take over an existing business, there are procedures to follow to ensure that your business complies with Government regulations and the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Commercial Lawyer Ignatius Suwanto explains the purpose of a business name and provides tips on how to register or transfer your business name.
