It’s estimated that nearly 50% of Australians will die without a Will.  For many couples with young families preparing a…

Superannuation payments have historically been very ‘clear cut’ as far as the potential recipient of a death benefit payment is…

Superannuation is increasingly becoming our biggest asset. Most people have either contributed to their fund over many years and now…

Marriage Amendments (Definitions and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017 (Cth) made Australian history on December 9 2017 by legalising same-sex marriage….

When buying or selling a business, one of the key issues to deal with is the employment arrangements. Accrued entitlements…

On 16 April 2018, the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 commenced in Queensland requiring, amongst other things, a labour hire…

When considering raising funds to grow your business it is important to ensure you do not fall foul of the…

The Retail Shop Leases Act (“the Act”) sets mandatory minimum standards for retail shop leases in Queensland and offers tenants…

On 2 April 2018, amendments to the Real Estate Industry Award 2010 (Award) came into force which affects the entry…

When buying or selling a business, one of the key issues to deal with is the employment arrangements. Accrued entitlements…

On 16 April 2018, the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 commenced in Queensland requiring, amongst other things, a labour hire…

Outrageous Exploitation of a Young Person A plumber in Victoria has been fined $121,500 for paying an apprentice at apprenticeship…

The Retail Shop Leases Act (“the Act”) sets mandatory minimum standards for retail shop leases in Queensland and offers tenants…

As the Retail Shop Leases Act (“the Act”) includes a number of specific requirements and includes more protection for Tenants…

In this podcast, Director and Accredited Property Law Specialist, Tony Randall discusses the recent changes announced that impact on foreign investment…

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Water is one of our most valuable assets but many people don’t fully understand the different types of water entitlements…

If you become bankrupt, either by a creditor petitioning for your bankruptcy or by the filing of your own bankruptcy…

“Damages” is a broad legal term which can cover a number of different forms of monetary relief awarded by a…

It is not uncommon for disputes to arise from time to time between landlords and tenants in the context of…

Sometimes people who should be provided for under a Will are left out, or not provided for adequately. A claim…

If you become bankrupt, either by a creditor petitioning for your bankruptcy or by the filing of your own bankruptcy…

Every week, all types of creditors (including the Australian Taxation Office) who are owed more than $2,000 by a Company…

Phase 1 – Consistent Regulation and More Power to Creditors Recently, on 1 March 2017, the Insolvency Law Reform Act…

A surprising and quite possibly unintended loophole has come to light in a recent Supreme Court decision, confirming that a…

Unless you hold security, your debt recovery options will depend on what type of entity owes you the debt, the…

Every week, all types of creditors (including the Australian Taxation Office) who are owed more than $2,000 by a Company…

For many people a property settlement will require careful consideration of their future asset structuring and protection. Pre-2017 it was…

Family law and Alternative Dispute Resolution in 2018 Nowadays many, if not most, people know a family member, friend, or…

The primary concerns for any parent going through a separation are: 1. When are they going to see their children;…

THE ISSUE Most people are aware that if they divide their estate unequally between their children (or on occasions leave…