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In Victoria, land tax exemptions under Sections 88A and 88B of the Land Tax Act 2005 provide relief for certain properties that meet specific criteria. These exemptions are designed to reduce or eliminate the amount of land tax payable on certain types of land. Here’s a detailed guide on how to claim these exemptions: Section Read More …
A State Parliament cannot impose a discriminatory tax that only applies to part of the population in an arbitrary or unjust manner, as this would violate the constitutional principles of equality and fairness. As this is the case a state cannot impose a discriminatory tax solely on land tax payers to fund the costs of Read More …
Nationwide News Pty. Limited published a story in The Australian newspaper that accused Wills, the then Commonwealth Industrial Relations Minister, of misconduct. Wills sued for defamation. The case was heard in the Supreme Court of New South Wales where the publisher of the article raised a constitutional defense, arguing that their freedom of expression and Read More …
Lange v Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1997) 189 CLR 520 is a landmark decision by the High Court of Australia that significantly influenced the development of the law regarding freedom of political communication in Australia. The case established key principles related to the implied constitutional right to freedom of political communication, which, though not explicitly stated Read More …
The Petition of Right (1628) is one of the key constitutional documents in English history, which significantly influenced the development of parliamentary sovereignty and the protection of individual rights. It was a formal petition presented by the English Parliament to King Charles I in 1628, protesting against several grievances that the King had imposed on Read More …
TD 2014/25—the Taxation Determination issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in 2014, which provides guidance on the tax treatment of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies—is still considered valid, but it is important to note that tax rulings can evolve as tax laws and guidance change over time. Here’s a breakdown of the current status and Read More …
The chief of Australia’s domestic spy agency, Asio, defied a direct order from then Labor prime minister Gough Whitlam in 1974 to sever all ties with America’s Central Intelligence Agency. Whitlam – hostile to US spy bases in Australia and angy with the CIA’s undermining of leftwing administrations, including Chile’s Allende government in 1973 – Read More …
In Victoria, a judicial review is a process where a court examines the legality or correctness of a decision made by a government body, tribunal, or public official. The purpose is not to review the merits of the decision, but to determine if the decision was made within the law and followed proper procedures. Here’s Read More …
In Victoria, if you have paid a fine and believe that the fine was contrary to law or unlawful, you may be able to claim the payment back. However, there are specific time limitations within which you must take action. This could apply to Covid Fines. Time Limitations to Claim a Fine Payment Back in Read More …