Overview On 23 August 2018 the Commonwealth Parliament passed amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) to significantly increase the penalties for breaches under… Read More »Higher penalties for consumer law breaches take effect
Often a Contract for Sale will not be entered when the property is transferred between family members. Such transactions include when property or a portion… Read More »Do I need to pay stamp duty on a family transfer?
No, there are restrictions on businesses sending promotional or other emails. Such emails cannot be sent without complying with the relevant legislation and without your… Read More »Can My Business Send Any Promotional Emails Without Restriction?
‘Copyright’ is a phrase most people have heard or used, but do we actually know that much about it? What is Copyright? Copyright is an… Read More »Copyright 101
A recent ACCC market study into the new car retailing industry shone a light on the fact that consumers are not adequately aware of their… Read More »Are you aware of your rights when purchasing a new car?
Whether you are a Landlord or Tenant there are some terms that it is good to have a refresher on from time to time, especially… Read More »ABCs of Retail Leasing!
Deciding to sell or purchase a business can be one of the biggest decisions you will face as a business owner. Even once you decide… Read More »Critical Issues for Selling or Purchasing a Business
As a result of a process described by Rockpool Dining Group (Rockpool), in their press release of Sunday 14 October 2018 as a “reconciliation review… Read More »Rockpool: The importance of getting your employee wages and entitlements correct
Below we have answered some of the key questions about a company seal and signing of company documents, together with some key considerations regarding signature… Read More »Are my Company agreements signed correctly?
There are many different considerations when purchasing rural property, in comparison to the usual block of land in the suburbs. If you haven’t owned rural… Read More »Purchasing Rural Property – What you need to know!
From 1 September 2018, drivers in New South Wales could face a fine of $448.00 and three (3) demerit points for exceeding the speed limit… Read More »New NSW Road Rule: Slow Down To 40km/hr For Flashing Lights
The Fair Work Commission has recently issued a model clause to form part of all modern Awards in respect of unpaid domestic violence leave. The… Read More »Modern Awards now include Unpaid Domestic Violence Leave
Why have the changes occurred? The changes have now been implemented by the ‘State Environmental Planning Policy No. 64 – Advertising and Signage’ (SEPP 64).… Read More »New Rules for Parked trailer Advertisements and Signage
This question was answered by the Court of Appeal in September 2017 when the decision of Ku-ring-gai Council v Chan [2017] NSWCA 226 was handed… Read More »What duty of care does a Principal Certifying Authority owe?
Often parties enter into a business arrangement or partnership without a formal agreement in place or, if they do have a formal agreement in place,… Read More »What can I do if I’m in a partnership or business arrangement but I don’t have an agreement?