Australia Charges Five in $235 Million Public-Fraud Operation
Five people have been charged in a coordinated Australian operation examining alleged fraud across four Commonwealth programmes.
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Australia
High Court Sends O’Connell Murder Appeal Back for Reconsideration
Australia’s High Court has set aside two ACT appeal judgments and remitted Michael O’Connell’s murder appeal for fresh determination.
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High Court Splits Tax Ruling on Merchant Group Schemes
The High Court has upheld one anti-avoidance finding but rejected another in litigation over Billabong shares and Plantic debt forgiveness.
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High Court Confirms Payroll Tax Applies to Uber Driver Payments
Australia’s High Court has dismissed Uber’s appeal against New South Wales payroll-tax assessments on payments remitted to drivers.
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Sharetea Pays Penalties and Revises Australian Franchise Terms
Sharetea Australia paid two infringement penalties and agreed to change contract terms after the ACCC raised Franchising Code concerns.
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ASIC Warns Super Trustees Over Complaint-System Blind Spots
Australia’s corporate regulator says some superannuation trustees are failing to use complaint data to identify wider problems affecting members.
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Victoria Raises Support for Children After Fatal Transport Accidents
Victoria has increased financial support for eligible children whose parent dies in a transport accident.
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Western Australia Activates New Child-Safety Rules for Early Education
Western Australia has commenced child-safety reforms for early childhood education and care services.
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Australia Changes Protection Review Fees and Bridging Visa Eligibility
Australia has introduced an upfront fee for protection reviews and narrowed access to certain Bridging Visa B grants.
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H&M Pays Australian Penalties Over Children’s Nightwear Warnings
H&M Australia has paid A$138,600 in penalties after the competition regulator issued seven infringement notices over missing or inaccurate fire-warning labels on children’s nightwear. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said the notices concerned…
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