Getting the Structure Right Before Costs Escalate: Lessons from Consolidated Media (2012)
The High Court in Consolidated Media shows how early structural decisions — even a single accounting entry — can determine a dispute’s direction. This article explains how Clean Law’s strategy-first, one-tender model helps clients choose the right lawyer and pathway from the start.
When Activities Look Mixed: Why Role-Separation Matters in Charity and Business Structures
Word Investments shows why role-separation and transparent financial pathways matter. Mixed activities can be mistaken for mixed purposes unless structure keeps each function visible and independent.
When Charity and Commerce Intersect: Governance Lessons from Word Investments (2008)
The High Court in Word Investments confirmed that commercial activities do not disqualify a charity—if governance structures keep its purposes confined. This article explains why purpose clarity is a structural issue, not just an intention.
When “Nothing Was Done” But GST Still Applied: Lessons from Commissioner of Taxation v MBI Properties Pty Ltd (2014)
The High Court’s decision in MBI Properties shows that even passive continuation of a lease can constitute a new supply for GST purposes. This short explainer outlines the risk and how Clean Law’s independence safeguards prevent similar oversights.