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Many businesses want to outsource their logistics as it is more cost effective, reduces internal labour costs and is more effective leaving the distribution, warehousing and fulfilment to a specialist company. Here are a few tips to consider when deciding whether to appoint a third or fourth party logistics company: Third Party Logistics (3PL) A 3PL company will handle the warehousing, distribution and often fulfilment of products for a company. They will receive and store stock and deliver goods (usually under your business name, not...

Robert and Kristen attended the Franchise Council of Australia Legal Symposium in sunny Brisbane (as opposed to miserable Melbourne!) on Sunday 16 October. As always, it provided valuable updates and insights into the franchise sector from others in the legal sector and the ACCC. Our top 10 takeaways are as follows: 1. The ACCC The ACCC confirmed it will continue to monitor franchise compliance by franchisors noting they acted against 13 Franchise systems over the last 12 months from which huge fines and penalties were imposed against...

Federal Court Justice Michael Lee has ordered Clive Palmer to pay part of the costs from his defamation proceeding with Mark McGowan. Clive Palmer initiated defamation proceedings against Mark McGowan following defamatory statements made at a press conference in 2020. Mr McGowan’s comments included labelling Mr Palmer an “enemy of the state” after he and his firm Mineralogy, contested Western Australia’s hard border. Mr Palmer was then counter-sued by Mr McGowan over defamatory comments concerning “legislation which prevente...

Judith Durham, one of Australia’s most recognisable voices, has passed away at 79. An icon of the Australian music industry as lead singer for The Seekers and a solo artist, hers was an enduring female voice in an industry still dominated by men. Georgy Girl, A World of Our Own and The Carnival Is Over are just a few of the songs that will always ring best with her vocals. Her artistry and approach was an alternative to the swinging 60s in popular music. There were no gimmicks to her art – just a soaring voice delivered with p...

The Victorian State Revenue Office announced that as of 1 July 2022 Late Settlement Interest (LSI)where it is $5k or more and the contract was entered into after 1 July 2022 be subject to stamp duty where it arises from a delayed settlement. In Victoria, penalty interest is 2% pa above the interest pursuant to the Penalty Interest Rates Act (Vic) 1983 (currently at a rate of 10%) although some contracts apply a higher rate.  The SRO state that from 1 July 2022, for 12-month period you may need to re-lodge for reassessment if t...