Golf event
On 6 July, Phil Brunner, accompanied Tony York, President of the WA Farmers Federation, at DKT Corporate Golf Day in Tammin. Whilst the golf was ordinary, all were upbeat due to the good start to the season in that part of the wheatbelt. |
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Estate Planning Briefing for Medical Specialists
On 4 May, Commonwealth Private hosted a seminar for medical specialists. Partner Karolina Rzymkowska presented to attendees on the importance of planning for intergenerational wealth transfer. |
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Tourism Council WA - Risk Seminar and Networking
On 13 June 2018, our solicitor Kim Jones attended the Tourism Council WA’s Risk Seminar, to talk about about privacy and data protection. The presentation focused on the recent changes following the amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 earlier this year, and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The Seminar was followed by a network@night event, where we got to chat with Tourism Council members and staff over a glass of wine. Congratulations to Ryan from Two Feet & A Heartbeat, who won the Bailiwick Legal door prize (and a very stylish hat).
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Employee Rate Changes from 1 July
As of 1 July 2018, there are changes to the minimum wage rates for employees, including some specific changes in relation to those in the hospitality and agriculture industries.
If you have not already done so, we suggest you review the rate of pay and entitlements that you provide to employees, to ensure that your business complies with minimum requirements...
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Was it Promised or Expected?
It is common in farming families for children to dedicate significant time working on a family farm based on a verbal promise, belief or understanding that someday the farm will become theirs. Arrangements like these often continue for decades without any formal documentation or one party erroneously believing that ‘everything has been taken care of’ by the promising party. Matters come to a halt however when the owner of the farm passes away...
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What is GDPR and what does it mean to my Australian business?
In April 2016 the European Parliament adopted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which regulates how businesses must handle, secure and share the data of EU residents. The GDPR applies from 25 May 2018, and has important implications for organisations inside and outside of the EU, including Australia...
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Heart of WA 2018
Bailiwick Legal is delighted to be sponsoring and attending the 2018 Heart of WA Gala Dinner.
This annual black tie event, hosted by WA Farmers, celebrates the fantastic food grown in Western Australia, whilst raising awereness of local produce and the importance of supporting local farmers to ensure the viability, profitability and sustainability of the industry.
Heart of WA is in its 5th year, and will be taking place on Saturday 1 September 2018 at Crown Perth. |
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WA Tourism Conference
As an official WA Tourism partner Bailiwick Legal is pleased to be sponsoring the WA Tourism Conference this year, which is being held between 3 and 5 September, at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre.
The keynote speaker for the conference is Matt Hale, a well-known comedy hypnotist, who will be discussing mind hacking happiness.
We look forward to hearing from some of the guest speakers, including Hon Mark McGowan MLA and Tourism Australia Managing Director, John O’Sullivan, and chatting to attendees about tourism in WA. Do come and say hi if you are attending the conference.
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Bailiwick Legal have again been selected for recognition in Doyle's Guide
Leading Agribusiness Lawyers - Western Australia, 2018.
The 2018 listing of leading West Australian Agribusiness Lawyers details solicitors practising in commercial agribusiness matters in the WA legal market who have been identified by clients and peers for their expertise and abilities.
Doyles Guide is an independent organisation that conducts Australia's most comprehensive review of the legal industry. Each year, Doyles Guide surveys clients, colleagues and industry bodies to rate law firms, lawyers and barristers. |
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2018 AgriEducate Essay Competition
Bailiwick Legal was proud to sponsor the Law section of the 2018 AgriEducate Essay Competition and would like to congratulate the 3 winners whose essays were selected from applications from University students across Australia.
First place: Jordan Soresi, UWA (pictured)
Second place: Jocelyn Bosse (UQLD)
Third place:Katrina Nash (U Newcastle)
AgriEducate is an education platform that works to re-engage urban and rural Australia by providing an opportunity for urban-rural connection, developing accessible agri-education and further encouraging involvement with agriculture.
The essay challenged students to consider current and future opportunities to apply theories and skills from law to the practice of agriculture, and to discuss how greater involvement between law and agriculture could enhance productivity and sustainability within Australia and help global food security.
To learn more about AgriEducate, visit agrieducate.com.au. |
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