WA Farmers Federation Conference: Vitality 2018

In March we attended the WA Farmer’s Federation annual conference, ‘Vitality 2018’.

As well as catching up with friends, colleagues and clients in the agriculture industry, we enjoyed hearing about recent developments and current issues from the excellent range of speakers.

The conference concluded with a gala dinner to celebrate a successful 2018 conference.  Congratulations to the WAFF team on organising and hosting another great conference.

Legal Education for Northam Agricultural Industry

In February Bailiwick Legal and Panoramic Financial Solution's hosted the 'Legal & Financial Advice Tips & DIY Traps' event in Northam.

The event provided free financial and legal education for individuals and small to medium businesses within the agricultural industry. 

Director Philip Brunner was the Chair of the event, while Partner Karolina Rzymkowska presented on a variety of issues including trust deeds, superannuation succession planning, business transactions and agreements, and wills and estate planning.

Tourism Council WA - Broome Tourism Connect Event 

Last month we travelled north, for the Tourism Council WA’s Tourism Connect Event in Broome.  The event was held at the gorgeous Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa, and was well attended by locals in the tourism industry.

Attendees enjoyed a balmy Kimberley sunset, mixed with conversations about the upcoming season, and insights about the Western Australian tourism sector from the Tourism Council WA’s CEO, Evan Hall.  As can be seen from the photographs, our solicitor Kim Jones even had some time for a fishing trip.  All in the name of research of course.

Changes to the Privacy Act

From 22 February 2018, all entities that are covered by the 
Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) will be subject to mandatory data breach notification requirements. 

Currently, the Privacy Act covers Australian Government agencies, businesses and not-for-profit organisations with an annual turnover of $3 million or more...
 
Employee Records
 
Employers must give serious consideration as to whether they are meeting their legal requirements for keeping employee records.

Such records are important, not only for calculating what is owed to an employee, but also to addrress any claims that an employee may make, particularly after a dismissal of the employee...

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Changes to WA Liquor Laws

Recent amendments to the  Liquor Control Act have been accepted by the Legislative Assembly (Lower House).

The main purpose of these amendments is to promote the hospitality and tourism industry. The changes will also remove regulatory burden and introduce further harm-reduction strategies.

Tourism Business Risk Seminar 

On Wednesday 13 June Tourism Council WA will host a business risk seminar at Bells Functions on Barrack Street Jetty.  

The seminar will provide updates to tourism businesses on changes to privacy legislation and how businesses can protect themselves.  

Kimberly Jones will represent Bailiwick Legal to discuss changes to the Privacy Act and the obligations placed on businesses following said changes.

DJ Carmichael Seminar

On Thursday 14 June 2018 Karolina Rzymkowska will present to clients of DJ Carmichael on a range of topics including Overseas Assets.

Further details regarding this event will be announced shortly.

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