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2022 Australian Federal Budget a boost to immigration
Glenn Ferguson
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Mar 30, 2022
After over two years of uncertainty and a curtailed immigration programme the Federal government announced the welcome mat is back out in last nights Australian Federal Budget. What was included…
Mandatory Vaccination Policies
Francois Malan
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Mar 3, 2022
Since the implementation of Public Health Orders requiring mandatory vaccination to enter the premises of restricted businesses, activities or undertakings, employers and employees have questioned the validity, legality and ethics…
Contract subject to Finance – what does it mean?
Jozefina Ndoci
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Feb 28, 2022
If a contract to purchase a residential or commercial property in Queensland is subject to finance, it means that the contract is subject to and conditional upon the buyer obtaining…
Changes to shareholder meetings & electronic communication introduced
Glenn Ferguson
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Feb 21, 2022
The Corporations Amendment (Meetings and Documents) Bill 2021 (Bill) passed through both houses of the Commonwealth parliament on 10 February 2022. These permanent changes to shareholder meetings will take effect…
What are the major legal issues that face a business?
Glenn Ferguson
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Jan 24, 2022
One of the most common questions I am asked is what the main legal issues are facing businesses, particularly those in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) category? Well, there…
Do I need to carry out due diligence when buying a business?
Glenn Ferguson
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Jan 19, 2022
I am often asked by clients do I really need to undertake due diligence as I know the business very well or is due diligence is a waste of money?…
Queensland Business Migration Program
Glenn Ferguson
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Jan 17, 2022
The Queensland Business Migration Program is currently open and will remain so until the visa quota has been filled. Queensland is becoming one of the most popular destination for business owners and…
Solicitor Certificate – Refinancing self-managed superannuation fund
Glenn Ferguson
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Jan 17, 2022
Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) are a very common way for people now to save for their retirement. Many small business owners have their own SMSFs and the members of the…
Australia has a skill shortage – it’s time to fix the system
Glenn Ferguson
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Jan 12, 2022
I have practised in the area of immigration law for over 25 years. The debate about our immigration policy and how we deal with workers who want to come to Australia…
What is your reputation worth?
Francois Malan
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Jan 3, 2022
An increasing number of businesses and persons in Australia, including many of our clients, are the subject of allegations being published in the mainstream media, or on social media, that…
What is transfer duty when purchasing property?
Jozefina Ndoci
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Dec 15, 2021
When property is purchased or transferred, transfer duty (formerly known as stamp duty), is usually payable. Duty is a state tax, payable to the Queensland Revenue Office. In Queensland, transfer…
What documentation do I need to start my own business?
Glenn Ferguson
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Nov 30, 2021
One of the most common questions I get asked by clients when starting a business is what documentation do I need? There is no one answer that fits all the…