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Fact 1: Most Australian’s don’t have their estate planning under control. Fact 2: The consequences of which can be significant….

An executor is the person responsible for administering a will. The role of an executor involves: identifying and collecting the…

A fundamental part of any estate and succession planning exercise is to identify: the assets you wish to pass control…

by Leanne Matthewson & Rebecca Burness If you are in a blended family, have a child who is a “black sheep”…

If a business needs to sponsor an overseas worker but sponsorship isn’t available under the Temporary Skills Shortage Visa (TSS…

Employers need to look ahead when it comes to casual workers converting to permanent full or part time employment following…

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If you’re like most business owners, then its probably likely that at some point in the journey you have had…

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

From 1 December 2018, all Modern Awards will include a new provision for Family Friendly Work Arrangements (FFWA) which supplements…

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has handed down a landmark decision awarding an ex-delivery rider $15,559 in compensation after it…

If a business needs to sponsor an overseas worker but sponsorship isn’t available under the Temporary Skills Shortage Visa (TSS…

A Qantas employee has been left with more than just a bad hangover, after the FWC upheld his dismissal following…

On 1 October 2018 new legislation in relation to cladding products on privately owned buildings in Queensland came into effect….

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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A private company that is registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is a separate legal entity to…

A contract is legally binding when: A party makes an offer; The offer is accepted by the other parties; The…

There is a common misconception that parties must go to Court to resolve a dispute. It is certainly true that…

If you’re like most business owners, then its probably likely that at some point in the journey you have had…

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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…

Quite often people are of the view that their property will be split 50/50 if they separate. The reality is…

Murdoch Lawyers are proud to announce that the following recognition has been paid to our Toowoomba family law team by…

In Queensland you can apply to change your legal name, once every twelve months providing that you are over the…

Making arrangements for children post separation can often be difficult, not only for parents but for the children themselves. Unsurprisingly,…