Insights: 2016 Metricon land tax decision

Practical implications of the Metricon case Land tax is assessed and is payable annually unless an exemption applies. The Metricon case is the current definitive authority when considering whether the dominant use land is one or more of the prescribed primary production activities and exempted from land tax or otherwise. The Metricon case represents a turning point in land tax law … More Insights: 2016 Metricon land tax decision

Beware of recent telemarketing schemes

In the past month, I have experienced two unsolicited telemarketing calls which are now giving me concerns that this is a new trend in fraudulent and/or unregulated schemes. The calls have had similar themes: they target people with properties, home businesses and retirees they assert they are funded by the Australian Government they assert that the … More Beware of recent telemarketing schemes