Jessica Kinny has been recognised for the fifth consecutive year by The Best Lawyers in Australia in the Health and Aged Care Law, and Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law categories.
The New Funding Systems Proposed Under The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024
The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 was introduced into Federal Parliament on 27 March 2024 and marks the first of the foreshadowed changes to the NDIS laws following the NDIS Royal Commission Final Report. The Bill proposes several changes to (amongst other matters) participant funding which could have big impacts on NDIS provider cash flows and debt risk management.
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Directors may face prison under the new Aged Care Bill
If the exposure draft bill of the new Aged Care Act becomes law, directors and other “responsible person(s)” could face serious criminal penalties, including up to 5 years in prison and large fines. Find out when you as a responsible person might face prison and the steps you can take now and in the future to protect against that risk.
Changes to Unfair Contract Terms Laws - Your Guide
The Power of Trade Mark Registration: Protecting Your Brand
NDIS Provider Payment Woes: Recent AATA Decision Raises Concerns
Navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be challenging for service providers, who often encounter payment issues when the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) refuses payment for various reasons. A recent decision by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal of Australia (AATA) sheds light on key issues facing NDIS providers and raises concerns about their ability to recover debts.
