Keeping minutes and losing hours: can a body corporate committee act ‘in trade or commerce’?
A claim for misleading and deceptive conduct found within section 18 of the Australian Consumer Law[1] (ACL) is a frequently visited harbour for those wishing to navigate the seas of unfair commercial practices. Section 18(1) of the ACL provides: ‘A person must not, in trade or commerce, engage in conduct that is misleading or deceptive […]
The Introduction of Victoria’s Windfall Gains Tax Bill
How will the Bill impact Victorian taxpayers? At a glance What has changed? The Bill introduces a new windfall gains tax imposed on specific land value uplifts that arise as a result of rezoning. Who does it apply to? Victorian landowners (some exclusions below). When does it apply? On or after 1 July 2023. As […]