A request for advice, made us reflect on recent decisions for defamation such as Raynor v Murray [2019] NSWDC 189 (17 May 2019) (Raynor’s case) and Bolton v Stoltenberg [2018] NSWSC 1518 (15 October 2018) (Bolton’s case). For a refresher, see our previous article on Bolton’s case titled “Like with caution: social media defamation”. Raynor’s […]
Owners Corporation: Overreaction Equals Defamation
Written by Victor Hamit
October, 2019
The impact of recent Royal Commissions on NFP governance
Written by Victor Hamit
September, 2019
There have been many Royal Commissions in Australia’s history but some notably will have a significant impact on NFP governance which include:- Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (2017-2019); Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (2018-continuing); Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with […]
It’s a Scam!! And the Scams are getting more sophisticated!
Written by Victor Hamit
April, 2019
In an unusual couple of weeks we have been approached by a number of clients about potential scams to which they have been subjected. Coincidentally, the Australian Taxation Office (“ATO”), on 10 April 2019, issued a daily update for Tax Professionals warning of:- “A recent spate of robocall scams are spoofing genuine ATO phone numbers […]
Better Boards Conference 2019
Written by Victor Hamit
March, 2019
Better Boards (https://betterboards.net/) is again hosting its highly regarded Annual Conference featuring leading international and national speakers. The Conference theme is “Governance (R)evolution: Strategies for Success” and will be held on 1-4 August 2019 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (click here). The Conference features a dedicated CEO’s Summit on Friday 2 August 2019 […]
Rotary Clubs are not Charities for Victorian Stamp Duty Purposes
Written by Victor Hamit
February, 2019
The Supreme Court of Victoria (“the Supreme Court) determined in Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc v Commissioner of State Revenue [2018] VSC 699 (29 November 2018) that the Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc (“Rotary Club”) was not a body established for charitable purposes within in the meaning of section 45 of the Duties Act 2000. […]
Like with caution: Social media Defamation
Written by Victor Hamit
January, 2019
Bolton v Stoltenberg [2018] NSWSC 1518 found that the mere act of “liking” a defamatory post on social media sites, such as Facebook, was not enough to attract liability. Although, New South Wales Supreme Court Justice Payne added that liability could still be attracted if there is evidence to suggest that the “like” had drawn […]