What are business licences?
What are business licences? The term business licence very broadly refers to any form of government regulation and can include registrations, permits or approvals which apply to […]
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Legal
The Past Can Catch Up With You
Although the Australian Consumer Law has been in place for some time, a recent case in the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal (“CTTT”) has provided
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My resident is ‘allergic’ to electricity: can I still charge for service availability?
This is one of the more interesting questions that the legal help desk has received, and the answer is yes. One of our park members
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Residential (Land Lease) Communities Bill 2013 Consultation Draft – Getting Ready for the Submission
Since the NSW Government released the Residential (Land Lease) Communities Bill 2013 – Consultation Draft on 6th April 2013, the Association has been examining it
Changes in the law relating to public swimming pools and spas are in force
As of 1 March 2013, the operating requirements for public swimming pools and spa pools and the requirements to notify your local Council commenced under
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New Requirement Regarding Gas Work
As of 1 March 2013, gas fitters and autogas mechanics are required to provide NSW Fair Trading with a completed copy of a Certificate of
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Emergency Flood Plan Template
Given the recent floods across Queensland and NSW it’s extremely important that you and your businesses are prepared and have a plan in place for
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Changes to Smoking Laws – Information Sheet
On 7th January 2013, the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000 increased the number of public places that are smoke-free. The Association has developed an information sheet
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Changes Regarding Electricity Meters – Information Sheet
New legislation, requiring new or relocated electricity meters to be pattern approved and verified in accordance with National Measurement Institute’s (NMI) requirement commenced on the
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Companion Animal is not an Assistance Animal
The Federal Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) provides protection for everyone in Australia against discrimination based on disability. The DDA applies directly to discrimination because
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