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Self-managed super funds and operating a business

Self-managed super funds and operating a business

One of the questions I often get asked by clients who own businesses or intend to buy a business is – Can I buy or operate my business in or…

eConveyancing mandate in Queensland

eConveyancing mandate in Queensland

Conveyancing is the process of transferring the ownership of a legal title of property from one entity to another. The property can be either a residential house, a unit, vacant…

Employment changes forecasted for 2023

Employment changes forecasted for 2023

In October 2022, Parliament introduced the For Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022, which will likely not be enacted until 2023, subject to further amendments and debate.…

There has been a breach of contract – what do I do?

There has been a breach of contract – what do I do?

In business you are always exposed to the possibility of a dispute leading from a purported or real breach of the terms of a contract. Often one party does not…

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa – Subclass 494

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa – Subclass 494

The Subclass 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa is an employer sponsored visa which allows a successful applicant to live, work and study in a designated regional areas of…

Leasing Law – Ice Breaks in Kwik-E-Mart court battle

Leasing Law – Ice Breaks in Kwik-E-Mart court battle

A recent Supreme Court leasing law case has saved a convenience store from losing its business, and protected hungry Brisbane CBD shoppers’ go-to place for Doritos, Tim Tam’s, Gatorade, and…

The importance of a constitution for a not-for-profit

The importance of a constitution for a not-for-profit

The constitution is the governing document for all Not-for-profit’s (NFP). NFPs are generally the following structures in Australia: Australian public company limited by guarantee Australian private company limited by shares Incorporated association Trust…

Australia is desperately seeking these occupations – skills shortage

Australia is desperately seeking these occupations – skills shortage

There is no doubt there is a major skills shortage in Australia and it does not seem to be getting better. The effects of the pandemic matched with a drain…

Relationship breakdowns – what happens to my Australian visa?

Relationship breakdowns – what happens to my Australian visa?

One of the most common questions we get asked as migrator lawyers revolves around relationship breakdowns. There are a range of visas which allow a partner to live in Australia.…

State government cash grab hits interstate investors for land tax in Queensland

State government cash grab hits interstate investors for land tax in Queensland

*Since publication, the Queensland government has announced that the proposed changes will no longer be going ahead* From July 2023, the Queensland government will charge land tax based on investment…

REIQ Contract changes in 2022 for commercial property

REIQ Contract changes in 2022 for commercial property

Our July 2022 article summarised the key changes made to Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) residential property contracts. In July of this year, REIQ have released new editions of…

Employee v Contractor – Where are we now?

Employee v Contractor – Where are we now?

The difference between employees and contractors has been scrutinised and tested time and time again through the Fair Work Commission and the Courts. The determinative factors have evolved over time…

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