Corporate & Commercial 15 January 2021 Introduction of Payment Times Reports Register to provide transparency of large business payment practices

On 1 January 2021, the Payment Times Reporting Act 2020 (Cth) (the Act) commences,  which will oblige large businesses with an annual turnover of...

Corporate & Commercial 13 January 2021 Can you guarantee that your business is prepared for the amendments to the Australian Consumer Law and consumer guarantees regime?

From 1 July 2021, the monetary threshold in the definition of ‘consumer’ in the Australian Consumer Law (as set out in Schedule 2 of...

Property & Development 6 January 2021 Fishing industries and the SRO: how to reel in your tax exemptions

Unbeknown to many commercial fishing licence and quota holders, there are a range of state tax concessions and exemptions applicable to the commercial fishing...

Corporate & Commercial 6 January 2021 New Years’ relief granted to tenants impacted by COVID-19

The commercial tenancy relief scheme in Victoria has been further extended for eligible tenants to 28 March 2021.  The changes to the COVID-19 Omnibus...

Property & Development 4 January 2021 Land Tax – am I paying too much?

Land Tax is payable annually by any person who owns property in Victoria with a total site value in excess of $250,000.00. There are...

Corporate & Commercial 18 December 2020 Brexit and your European Trade Marks

Intellectual Property is a valuable asset that can enhance your business.  An Australian trade mark right does not secure your rights in countries outside...

Migration Law 18 December 2020 Extensions announced for Graduate Visa Holders who have studied in regional areas

The recent government announcements are great news for international students who are currently studying or have studied in regional Australia. This initiative is to...

Family Law 16 December 2020 International Family Law

Family law matters concerning international elements are becoming increasingly common.   Families who are geographically separated face unique and difficult challenges.  In such matters, inter-jurisdictional...

Family Law 16 December 2020 Family Law and Bankruptcy – what it looks like when they collide

Many consequences arise and impact on an outcome in a family law property settlement and/or family law property proceeding if a person in a...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 9 December 2020 Guardianship demystified

Things to know about choosing and appointing a Guardian for your minor children if both you and your partner were no longer around to...

Corporate & Commercial 9 December 2020 Application of the Retail Leases Act – A Win for the Richmond Football Club and Tenants

In a precursor to the Richmond Football Club’s (“RFC”) recent Grand Final win, an important victory was also secured by RFC off the field,...

Family Law 2 December 2020 Family Law and liquidators: how the interplay between Family Law and insolvent trading claims is starting to emerge

Although it may be premature to assess any trends starting to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, two recent Federal Court decisions have determined applications...