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Selling a business – Business or share sale?

Selling a business – Business or share sale?

When you are selling your business, you must decide if you sell the assets of your business or alternatively sell the shares in the company that owns and operates the…

Recent updates to land tax adjustments in REIQ contracts

Recent updates to land tax adjustments in REIQ contracts

Are you aware that there have been important updates to the standard REIQ contracts for both residential and commercial property transactions, specifically relating to how land tax is handled at…

Appointing your spouse as a director

Appointing your spouse as a director

Accepting a position as a director of a company comes with significant legal obligations and can result in personal liability. Often a spouse is appointed as a co-director or a…

New merger regime comes into force from 1 January 2026

New merger regime comes into force from 1 January 2026

A new merger control regime is going to be implemented from 1 January 2026 in Australia where the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) will operate a framework for company…

The Legal implications for Small Business and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Legal implications for Small Business and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In today’s world there seems nowhere that the term Artificial Intelligence (AI) has not permeated through society. Small business like the rest of society is learning to adapt, control and…

When Work Goes Global: Workers’ Compensation, Employment Law and Overseas Employees

When Work Goes Global: Workers’ Compensation, Employment Law and Overseas Employees

Australian businesses are increasingly engaging employees who live and work overseas, while remaining closely integrated with Australian operations and clients. This creates a common, and often misunderstood, legal question: Which…

Recent updates in relation to deposit payments

Recent updates in relation to deposit payments

There have recently been important updates to the standard REIQ contracts for both residential and commercial purchases that specifically relate to deposit payments. One of these changes recognises the growing…

Employment Law – A review of 2025 and looking to 2026

Employment Law – A review of 2025 and looking to 2026

2025 delivered some of the most significant employment law reforms Australia has seen in years. The focus has been on stronger worker protections, greater accountability for employers, and closing perceived…

Settlement Delays – What Can You Do?

Settlement Delays – What Can You Do?

Jazmine Cowling

Whether you’re buying or selling property, delays can disrupt plans, lead to added costs, and cause unnecessary stress. While some delays are unavoidable, understanding how to handle them can make…

Can I terminate the Contract under the Cooling-Off Period?

Can I terminate the Contract under the Cooling-Off Period?

Under residential land and house contracts, buyers are generally, under legislation, entitled to a cooling-off period. When can I terminate under Cooling-Off? The right to terminate under cooling-off is limited…

Trusts structures – business ownership and assets

Trusts structures – business ownership and assets

Trusts are structures that are widely used in Australia for ownership, investments, and business purposes. In this article we are going to focus on trusts and their relevance in business.…

Leasing my business premises – what should I look out for in a commercial lease?

Leasing my business premises – what should I look out for in a commercial lease?

For most business owners leasing their premises from which they operate their business from is one of the most important business decisions they will make. Whether it is an office,…

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