Gaming Machine Entitlements: Tax Relief Denied

In the recent case of Commissioner of Taxation v Sharpcan Pty Ltd, the High Court determined whether there was any tax relief available for expenditure incurred by the taxpayer in relation to gaming machine entitlements.  The defendant, Sharpcan was a corporate...

Unauthorised Building Works Need Council Approval

If you are building in NSW without planning approval or have differed from what has been approved, the chances that you will not be able to obtain an Occupation Certificate (OC) are high; and without one, your building activity is considered an offence under the...

A Year in Review: Corporate Insolvencies

Just over a month ago, Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) unveiled last financial year’s statistics on corporate insolvencies. From June 2018 to the same time in 2019, the recorded amounts of corporate insolvencies were at 10,747.   ASIC found that...

The Top 5 Contract Disputes During Construction

There is a myriad of disputes that can occur between homeowners and contractors during construction.  The top five, as concluded by construction data trends, are: Variations Client site access Allowance Final payment Delay related disputes The most common reason for...