MSI ANZ Quarterly - June 2006 
The Quarterly Newsletter of the MSI Legal and Accounting Network

	MSI Welcomes New Member Firm Welcome to the June issue of the MSI Quarterly Newsletter – proudly presented by the MSI Legal and Accounting Network.  I am delighted to announce a new member of the MSI Legal and Accounting Network family, Perth based legal service firm Taylor Smart.  Taylor Smart is a medium sized law firm that has been operating in Perth since 1977.  The firm provides clients with advice and representation on a wide range of legal issues, including: Capital raising Commercial law Commercial litigation Employment law Franchises Liquor licensing Mining Patents, copyright and trademarks Personal injuries Police charges, traffic and criminal offences Property and business conveyancing Taxation Wills and enduring powers of attorney Estate and business succession planning Administration of deceased estates  As with all MSI network members, Taylor Smart is an independent service provider, and is dedicated to providing prompt, efficient and personalised service to every client.  We will feature a profile on the firm in the next issue of the MSI Quarterly newsletter, and more information about the firm’s service offering can be viewed online at www.taylorsmart.com.au  As our Asia Pacific network of service providers continues to go from strength to strength, it is also worth remembering that MSI is a worldwide network, and offers clients seeking to conduct business overseas with access to a wealth of legal and financial expertise and resources that can assist you in your international business activities.  The MSI global website, www.msi-network.com, features a complete list of MSI members around the world, along with guides to conducting business in the Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, as well as the Americas.  In addition, the site includes business and member announcements, as well as case studies, articles and industry specific news.  The Australia / New Zealand arm of the MSI group regularly provides our international team with news, case studies and announcements from the Asia Pacific region, so keep an eye out on the website; you could be the next feature article!  Jim Smith MSI Ragg Weir Melbourne June 2006
	Australian Budget Facts The 2006-07 Budget, announced in May, delivers funding for new and existing products and services that aim to assist small businesses in Australia. The MSI Legal and Accounting Network has put together an overview of the key Budget inititives impacting small business operators in Australia over the coming year. View full article
	New Zealand Budget Facts Budget 2006 is Michael Cullen’s seventh as Minister of Finance, and, according to Cullen, continues the progress the government has made in transforming the economy and improving the living standards of New Zealand families. The following information provides an overview of the key Budget features that will impact businesses operating in New Zealand in the coming year. View full article
	MSI Firms Facilitate Multi-Million Dollar Cross-Border Transaction Australian MSI Legal and Accounting Network members Aitken Walker & Strachan (Victoria) and Patterson Houen & Commins (New South Wales) have acted for PFD Food Services Pty Ltd (PFD) in a complex cross-border multi million dollar transaction involving three premises.  View full article
	New Zealand Growth to Pick Up Due to Exports Economic growth in New Zealand should pick up pace in the second half of the year as exports improve and interest rates start to come down, according to the OECD’s Economic Outlook.  However, the global economic watchdog also warned that New Zealand's growth in 2006 will be only half that of last year.  View full article
	WA Government Encourages Perth Businesses to Relocate to South West A major initiative has been launched by the South West Development Commission to encourage Perth-based businesses to look at relocating to the South-West of the state. View full article
	Partner Profile – Henry Jansen, Wynyard Wood Henry Jansen was born in Oshawa, Canada and immigrated to New Zealand in the early sixties. He joined the then fledging East Auckland office of Wynyard Wood in 1993 and has been a partner since 1996. View full article
	MSI ANZ Group Members - 13 Offices in 7 Cities As a part of MSI Legal & Accounting Network Worldwide, the MSI ANZ Group has member firms located in key cities around New Zealand and Australia.  Click here for more information on MSI Network firms in Australia and New Zealand