Family & Relationship Law 28 September 2021 Covington Case Webinar and Judgments

The recent decision of Covington which progressed through the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, Family Court of Australia and High Court of Australia has...
Workplace Relations 22 September 2021 Changes to the definition of serious misconduct

Following from our recent article regarding the amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 to include an entitlement to compassionate leave when an employee,...
Workplace Relations 17 September 2021 Miscarriage Leave – providing paid leave to families who experience a miscarriage

Historical changes have been made to the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) which, among other things, broadens the scope for when an employee...
Corporate & Commercial 15 September 2021 Have you updated your disclosure document yet? The new franchise code changes and what you need to know.

On 1 June 2021, the Australian Government made long-awaited amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) including changes to the Disclosure Document to be...
Workplace Relations 14 September 2021 Changes to casual employment laws: is your organisation compliant?

Until the recent legislative amendments, the term “casual employee” was not defined in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) and its common...
Corporate & Commercial 7 September 2021 Lease or Licence? Which one is most appropriate for my circumstances?

Introduction Leases and licences both entitle a person (either a tenant/lessee or a licensor, depending on the agreement) to enter into and use a...
Family & Relationship Law 1 September 2021 A new era for family law and what it means for you

Today marked the commencement of the new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the FCFCOA), aimed at providing a more efficient, transparent and...
Property & Development 31 August 2021 Hidden costs of purchasing a property

Are you looking to purchase a property? Is this your first time purchasing a property? Have you considered all the costs associated with the...
Family & Relationship Law 27 August 2021 Family law, investment properties and CGT: remembering CGT

If you own an investment property and it is intended that the property will be sold either to give effect to family law property...
Corporate & Commercial 25 August 2021 The Commercial Tenancy Rent Relief Scheme is back

Following further lockdowns, many commercial tenancies are continuing to suffer the ongoing financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To address this, the Victorian Government...
Agribusiness 24 August 2021 ACCC commences proceedings against dairy processor under the Dairy Code

ACCC commences proceedings against dairy processor under the Dairy Code If you are a dairy farmer and want to supply your milk to a...
Corporate & Commercial 11 August 2021 Lessons from Re McGowan & Valentini Trusts

Introduction A recent case handed down in the Supreme Court of Victoria, Re McGowan & Valentini Trusts VSC 154 (Re McGowan & Valentini)...