Our Top 10 Tips After Separation
Make sure that you’ve got a counsellor/therapist/best friend on speed dial. If there is no fixing the relationship, you need to be sure you take care of yourself and your mental health first a…
Liability of Beneficiaries of Trusts
True or False? In light of section 100A of the Trustee Act 1925 (NSW), beneficiaries no longer have a personal obligation to indemnity a trustee.
Tax and Australian Residents
Under the Australian Taxation system, a taxpayer’s tax liability varies significantly depending on their residency status. Australian residents are taxed not only on their Australian sourced income…
Characterisation of Casual Employees
The landmark ruling of WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84 is set to change hiring patterns as the Federal Court of Australia has again confirmed that an employee engaged as a casual can still…
Retail and other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) new regulation
On 7 April 2020, the National Cabinet adopted the National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct – SME Commercial Leasing Principles During Covid-19 (“Code”) to assist landlords and tenants when…
Electronic Transactions Amendment for Wills during COVID-19
Further to our article posted on 1 April 2020, new regulations were enacted on 22 April 2020 that allows a will, power of attorney or enduring power of attorney, a deed or agreement, an enduring…
Trading Terms
When did you last review your trading terms? Since the introduction of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Act) at end January 2012, it is possible for suppliers to obtain priority over…
On Demand loans
Beware, on demand loans may not be enforceable. If a loan is made and it is repayable on demand or at call and no mention is made for a repayment date or the giving of notice demanding payment,…
Strata Unit car parking
Keep this in mind when doing your mortgage calculations. Do you know that Banks may when valuing your unit for your loan, either disregard or heavily discount a right to park that arises by exclusive…