On 12 March 2014, reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) came into force. Ultimately, the changes relate to businesses’ handling of personal information, and impose more onerous requirements on business in the treatment of that information. If these changes are not complied with, businesses could face penalties for a breach of privacy. The key
A recent case decision highlights the penalties that may be imposed for incorrectly accessing your super early. The decision made by the judge in the case of Deputy Commissioner of Taxation V Lyons resulted in Mr Lyons having to pay a monetary penalty of $32,500 and the commissioner costs of $5,000. The Fund also lost
Have you ever considered a continuity plan for your business in case of disaster? There are many things that can disrupt a business these don’t just include the physical structure of the business but can include key personnel – what would happen if they were to get sick? Having a well-executed practical plan in place
