Corporate & Commercial 18 September 2019 Warning to businesses about excessive Credit Card payment surcharges

The ACCC’s recent action against Europcar serves as a timely reminder to all businesses to ensure that any credit or debit card surcharges charged...

Corporate & Commercial 16 September 2019 Fairness in Franchising

Franchising is big business in Australia. It dominates around 9% of Australia’s Gross Domestic Product which accounts to around $180 billion.  Why then is...

Corporate & Commercial 28 August 2019 Insights into Ownership Agreements – part two

How liquid is my investment? One of the most important considerations for business owners is the liquidity of their investment.  Ordinarily, it will be...

Conveyancing 23 August 2019 Off the plan contracts & sunset clauses

To purchase a property “off the plan” is to purchase that property before construction has commenced. Off the plan purchases have numerous advantages and...

Corporate & Commercial 21 August 2019 Insights into Ownership Agreements – part one

Are you looking to establish a start-up business, or invest in an existing business?  If so, an ownership agreement is an important initial step...

Corporate & Commercial 17 July 2019 Update: duty concessions for purchase of regional commercial, industrial and extractive industries properties

On 18 June 2019, the State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2019 (Vic) (“Amendment Bill”) was given Royal Assent.  The Amendment Bill made a number...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 12 April 2019 What happens to my mortgage after my death?

Leaving a gift of property is something those who are able to may wish to include in their Will.  But what happens if that...

Family Law 12 April 2019 Mediation in Family Law

Mediation is increasingly becoming a preferred method of resolving family law disputes for both clients and legal practitioners alike, with litigation often now seen...

Workplace Relations 10 April 2019 Entry rights – Does a union official’s right to enter your workplace extend to periods outside of work hours?

Can a union official enter your workplace outside work hours to hold discussions with your employees? This question was recently addressed by the Federal Court...

Corporate & Commercial 4 March 2019 Recreational services: Wa(i)ving liability goodbye under the Australian Consumer Law

The warmer months usually see an increased participation in outdoor recreational activities. Now is the time to surf that wave, climb that cliff face,...

Family Law 6 February 2019 I did not see my children over the holiday period, what do I do?

Holiday periods should be a time to relax, have fun and enjoy a break. However, for separated families the holiday period can be stressful....

Workplace Relations 17 December 2018 Reducing redundancy payments through acceptable alternative employment

A redundancy typically occurs when an employer has made a definite decision that the employer no longer wishes the job the employee has done...