Indeed, the start of a new year often signifies the beginning of an onslaught of resolutions. Whilst breaking a coffee addiction, hitting the gym or eating clean are often the personal innovations that plague resolution lists, the goals of a company shouldn’t be left off the agenda. In particular, innovation, much like resolutions, helps to refresh, reinvent and re-energise companies. In light of Turnbull unleashing his plans for an ‘ideas boom’ last month, Australia is somewhat playing catch-up in cultivating a […]
In the case of Docklands Science Pty Ltd and Innovation Australia [2015] AATA 973, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has determined that activities conducted by the taxpayer were not R&D activities as there was insufficient documentation to support the claim. Background Three projects were registered for work claimed to be conducted with the CSIRO and other contractors: nanoparticles; geopolymer engineered products; and environmental engine. AusIndustry conducted a review of the registration and concluded that the activities were not core R&D […]