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Employment Update – Casual Employment and the end of JobKeeper
19 April
JobKeeper JobKeeper ceased on March 28th 2021 and the government has not announced any plans to continue it in any form. This means: ď§ No payments will be made under the scheme from Sunday 28th March 2021 ď§ All JobKeeper enabled...[Read More]
Things to think about before your wills appointment
29 March
Things to think about before your wills appointment When we meet we will talk about your wishes and your particular circumstances and help you to create a will that suits those conditions. Before we meet, it will be useful for you to consider the...[Read More]
A new guide to family business succession planning
29 March
In partnership with the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsmanâs office, Family Business Australia (FBA) have created An Introductory Guide to Family Business Succession Planning. The Guide provides a step-by-step guide to...[Read More]
Shareholder oppression – how the laws and principles apply to small business
29 March
Despite the often informal nature of smaller businesses, especially family businesses, they are still typically bound by complex company constitutions and the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act). Similarly, all businesses big or small inevitably...[Read More]
Proposed changes to Competition and Consumer Laws 2021
1 February
Major changes to competition and consumer laws proposed by the Federal Government in 2021 could have a major affect on your business. The proposed reforms will have the effect of strengthening consumer and small business protections whilst at at...[Read More]
Business Shut Down at Christmas
23 December
The festive period can present a range of specific HR issues relating to business shut down, public holidays and pay rates. Can you direct employees to take leave? Firstly, confirm whether your employees are covered by an Award or an...[Read More]
Industrial Relations Reforms – What to expect in 2021
24 November
The industrial relations reform roundtable discussions convened by the Federal Attorney-General in June to enable "all sides of the debate to lay down their arms and commit to working together during this process to find ways to get our economy...[Read More]
South Australian State Budget 2020-21 â Snapshot
18 November
As the South Australian Government attempts to lift the State out of recession, this yearâs budget extended the unprecedented COVID-19 stimulus measures. Three key aspects of the budgetâs COVID-19 stimulus measures that will be of...[Read More]
Temporary insolvent trading moratorium enforcement
2 October
The relief granted for insolvent trading by a director during the COVID-19 restrictions will only apply if the company enters external administration prior to the lifting of the temporary measures (currently 31 December 2020). It is our view that...[Read More]
Federal Budget 2020-21 – Snapshot
26 October
As the Federal Government attempts to lift Australia of recession, this yearâs budget will deliver further tax cuts, cash payments and wage subsidies. Five key aspects of the budget will be of particular note for our clients: JobMaker...[Read More]
A Brave New World for Insolvency
29 September
No doubt most will be aware of temporary amendments to insolvency laws extended to 31 December 2020, the rules having originally been introduced in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and due to expire on 25 September 2020. The...[Read More]
JobKeeper Extension – Alternative Eligibility Tests
29 September
Under the basic test, a businessâ September 2020 quarter GST turnover, as recorded in their BAS, must be 70% or less than their September 2019 quarter. The basic test eligibility criteria is as follows: JobKeeper Phase...[Read More]
High Court decision on employees entitlement to paid personal/carer’s leave
29 September
A High Court decision on 13 August 2020 provides key guidance on how the entitlement to paid personal/carer's leave under the National Employment Standards (NES) is calculated under the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act). [Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd v...[Read More]
Dropping the Ball: The Risks of Cloud Based Document Delivery Services in Commercial Law and Contractual Performance
21 September
The recent case of Wärtsilä Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 003 736 892) v Primero Group Ltd (ACN 139 964 045) & Ors [2020] SASC 162 demonstrates the importance in checking contractual provisions before relying on cloud-based services such as Dropbox...[Read More]
JobKeeper – Extension – Latest Update
14 September
The extension to the JobKeeper scheme to 28 March 2021, first announced by the Federal Government on the 21 July, became law in early September when amendments to the JobKeeper Rules were registered. Highlights of the new Rules: They...[Read More]