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Crops and the PPSA
Feb 14, 2018
In addition to the mainstream security, perfection, priority and extinguishment rules, the PPSA contains a number of specific enforcement and priority rules in relation to security interests over crops.
Were you and are you paying your apprentices correctly?
Feb 13, 2018
A recent decision of the Full Federal Court of Australia may have a significant impact on your business. The effect of the decision is that Queensland employers that have used a “NAPSA” (explained below) to calculate their apprentices’ pay rate have potentially underpaid their apprentices. The estimate is that the total underpayment across Queensland may be well over $100 million.
Renting out equipment? Think PPSR.
Jan 4, 2018
Do you lease equipment (either formally or informally) to clients and friends? What about that cement mixer or excavator you let your mate borrow over a year ago?
If yes, you need to consider the Personal Property and Securities Register (“PPSR”) to ensure you are able to get your equipment back in the event that your client or mate goes broke. Imagine the loss to your business if you were to lose 1 or more pieces of equipment in this situation!
New security of payments laws…learn all about it or pay the price
Dec 20, 2017
These tips help explain why all contractors need to attend the upcoming workshops about the tough, new security of payments laws. You will also see why your contract administrators and project managers must also attend.