Riches To Rags?
06.04.23
Have you been issued a bankruptcy notice? You may be running out of time. This article explores the bankruptcy process and what you must do if a notice has landed in your inbox. Read More.
Business & Commercial Law
Time For Change – Queensland’s New Property Law Bill
23.03.23
Property law in Queensland will soon see landmark changes, with the nearly 50-year-old Property Law Act set to be replaced. To learn more about these changes and what they will mean for you, continue reading. Read More.
Improving The Industrial Relations Landscape: Major Legislative Changes To The Fair Work Act
23.03.23
On 6 December 2022, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 (Cth) came into effect. Along with improving job security and providing better employee pay, the Amending Act will substantially change how employers run their workplace and structure their workforce. To learn more about these changes and your obligations, click the link below. Read More.
Set-Off Defence No Longer An Option In Unfair Preference Claims - High Court Puts The Debate To Rest
20.03.23
The High Court of Australia has put to rest a long-standing controversy in insolvency law by unanimously deciding that the defence of set-off cannot be used against an unfair preference claim under s 588FA of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The decision was made on 8 February 2023 in Gavin Morton As Liquidator Of MJ Woodman Electrical Contractors Pty Ltd & Anor v Metal Manufacturers Pty Limited, and has significant implications for those working in the insolvency industry. Read More.
The Practical Effects Of The Queensland Econveyancing Mandate
11.01.23
Are you aware of the practical effects of the Queensland E-Conveyancing Mandate? From February 2023, Electronic conveyancing (or eConveyancing) will become mandatory in Queensland. To find our more about the eConveyancing mandate continue reading. Read More.
Sham Contracting - Know The Difference
08.06.22
The High Court recently made a significant change to the way the law identifies the existence of a contractor relationship between an independent contractor and principal. See below to learn more about the High Court’s recent decisions. Read More.
Fair Work Casual Conversion Deadline Looming: An Employer's Legal Guide
09.08.21
Recent changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) have imposed significant obligations on employers in relation to their casual workers. Among these is the requirement for certain employers to assess and convert certain casual employees to permanent (full-time or part-time) employment by the deadline of 27 September 2021. Read More.
Franchising Code Amendments: In force 1 July 2021
06.07.21
On 1 July 2021 amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct took effect. The Franchising Code Amendments further tighten the obligations on Franchisors in a number of respects. In particular, in relation to disclosure, with both new and amended documentation required. Read More.
Professionally Maintain Your Family Trust or Risk Legal Proceedings
15.04.21
The recent case of Onza Industries Pty Ltd v Tingalpa Tyre & Mechanical Pty Ltd [2021] QSC 1 demonstrates the consequences of miscommunication when purchasing joint properties under a family trust. Further, Onza v Tingalpa displays the importance for families to properly and professionally maintain their family trusts in order to circumvent needless legal proceedings. Read More.
Quantum Meruit: Roude v Helwani [2020] MSWCA 310
25.03.21
The recent decision of Roude v Helwani (‘Roude’) by the New South Wales Court of Appeal concerned a builder’s claim for payment on a quantum meruit basis and the requirements for establishing that cause of action, specifically whether the builder was required to lead evidence of the market rate for the work performed. Read More.
COVID-19: Changes to development approvals
09.04.20
Like most sectors of the economy, developers and the construction industry is not immune from the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. Major disruption to supply chains and possible difficulty sourcing materials means many development projects may be delayed. Following a number of workers on several construction sites in Australia testing positive for COVID-19, worker shortages or the temporary shutdown of construction sites is also a very real possibility. Read More.
Mandatory Code: Commercial & retail leases
08.04.20
On 7 April 2020, the Prime Minister announced the creation of a mandatory Code of Conduct (the Code) to apply to certain commercial and retail leases during the COVID-19 crisis. Read More.
