Workplace Relations 3 December 2018 Modern awards get more ‘family friendly’

From December 1, a new model award term will be inserted into all modern awards, requiring employers to make a genuine attempt to reach...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 12 November 2018 When a gift is not a gift

There are a number of considerations when preparing your Will: you must consider who to appoint as your Executor, the beneficiaries of your estate...

Corporate & Commercial 9 November 2018 That’s my Name!

A common misconception in the commercial world is that registering a business name (as required by law) grants you the right to its exclusive...

Corporate & Commercial 9 November 2018 Parliament’s gift to consumers: introduction of gift card regulation

There are many who consider a gift card / voucher to be a more thoughtful present than “cash in a card”.  However, most gift...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 2 November 2018 Estate planning for millennials: controlling today to create your tomorrows

For people under the age of 30, what happens to assets when they die is probably one of the last things on their minds. ...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 12 September 2018 What happens to my social media accounts when I die and why should I care?

In an era of ever-increasing online presence, not many people consider what happens to their social media accounts upon their death and its impact...

Family Law 27 August 2018 I have been served with an Intervention Order, what do I do?

In summary, Intervention Orders are legal tools used to prevent unwarranted, intimidating and harassing contact or communication by one person on another. The allegations...

Corporate & Commercial 24 August 2018 Franchisor’s obligations to promote fair work compliance

Following the commencement of the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017 late last year which amended the Fair Work Act 2009 (“the...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 20 August 2018 Spring cleaning your estate plan

With the change of seasons comes a drive to clean up the house, as the returning sunshine bathes light on our homes.  Spring is...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 20 August 2018 I’ve been named as an Executor of a Will – what now?

The role of Executor is one that carries great responsibility and trust, as you are tasked with carrying out someone’s final wishes. Being an...

Corporate & Commercial 20 August 2018 You can run your business, but you cannot hide or delete.

Social media has become an integral part of the way society interacts.  Businesses rely on social media to promote their goods and/or services, and...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 20 August 2018 What happens to your superannuation when you die?

Did you know that generally you cannot direct the funds held in your superannuation account in your Will? Your superannuation is not automatically covered...