Considerations for Complex Wills
There are certain situations where wills can become complex. This may include situations where you own a business or valuable assets, you have a blended family, you [...]
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06, 2021
Electronic Signatures: What Should Companies Expect?
Australia’s Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) stipulates that an electronic signature (e-signature) can generally validly execute a document. While e-signatures are important for modern and international businesses, [...]
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06, 2021
New Casual Employment Requirements: Top 3 Tips for Employers
Since 27 March 2021, the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 has been in force. Changes to Australia’s casual employment regime are certain [...]
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06, 2021
Enduring Power of Attorney and Guardianship
Most households and businesses are familiar with a Power of Attorney. This type of document allows you to appoint one or more persons to manage legal and [...]
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05, 2021
Differentiating a Similiar Trade Mark
Today, telecommunications company Swoop Holdings is set to be publicly listed on the ASX. Yet, it faces an ongoing trade mark dispute by digital marketing and consultancy [...]
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05, 2021
Gig Workers and Employee Entitlements 3.0
Australia’s recent judicial history has extensively considered the work status of food delivery and rideshare service workers. There is particular focus on the distinction between employees and [...]
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05, 2021
Small Businesses: The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) Has New Debt Review Powers
If a small business is facing debt recovery actions commenced by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) may now be able to pause [...]
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05, 2021
Intellectual Property Protection Rights
You’re a business owner, you’ve registered your business name, and you’re wondering what your next steps are. You want to be able to use your business name, [...]
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05, 2021
New Process for the Taxation of Invalidity Benefits
This blog post provides an important update for veterans who are awaiting recalculation of past taxation assessments. The recalculation is a result of the recent Federal Court [...]
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04, 2021
Top 5 Tips for Contract Renegotiation
At the time of entering into a business agreement, you were likely satisfied with your rights and obligations under the contract. However, as the last year has [...]