Protecting Your Intellectual Property
The courts have consistently held that confidential information created in the course of an employee’s employment belongs to the employer but what is meant by the term “in the course of employment.”…
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AAT Decision 879 2010 R&D Tax Claims & Record Keeping
The recent decision of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in HZXD v Innovation Australia [2010] AATA 879 highlights the importance of good record keeping for companies claiming benefits under the R&D Tax Concession Program. …
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Research And Development Tax Credit Scheme
The long awaited and advertised R&D Tax Credit Scheme was planned to be operational from 1 July 2011. Given the delays in the passage of this legislation through the Parliament the introduction date…
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Tourism Productivity Report Released
The Tourism Productivity in Australia Report, released by the Australian Government today, shows significant investment is needed to boost productivity in the tourism industry. Gross domestic product (GDP) statistics released last week showed tourism…
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Carbon Farming Initiatives Released
Carbon Farming Initiatives Released The Labor Government today announced a carbon offsets scheme that will provide new economic opportunities for farmers, forest growers and landholders and help the environment by reducing carbon pollution. The Minister…
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Small Business Legislative Changes
Changes to industry codes on fair conduct, the definition of what is a small business employer for unfair dismissal provisions and the introduction of the paid parental leave scheme became effective from…
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TCF Applications For Round 6 Open
Grant applications are being invited for the TCF Small Business Program. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 25 February 2011. Grants of up to $50,000 are available for each successful project…
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2010 EMDG Claims Now Closed
The closing date for the 2010 Export Marketing Development Grants was Tuesday 30 November 2010. No further grants can be lodged. The EMDG Act requires that all EMDG claims for the financial year ended…
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R&D Tax – NSW Consultative Forum
Federal Government organises special consultative forum with key industry leaders. Pattens Group will be part of a special consultative forum on R&D Tax with the NSW meeting to be held in Sydney on…
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Retooling For Climate Change Closed
The Re-tooling for Climate Change Program is closed to further applications. The Government announced today that following confirmation of 2010 Election commitments, the Re-tooling for Climate Change program will be closed to new…