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Employment Update – No Jab, No Job

Employment Update – No Jab, No Job

From 17 December 2021, or when 80% of Queenslanders (16+) have been fully vaccinated (whichever comes first), unvaccinated Queenslanders will not be able to: visit vulnerable settings (hospitals, residential aged…

Do I need a Director Identification Number? – yes, you do

Do I need a Director Identification Number? – yes, you do

The Australian Government has introduced a new regime for Directors of Australian companies. The legislative package introduced two things which will change how Australian companies operate: A new National Business…

Sexual Harassment in the workplace

Sexual Harassment in the workplace

From 11 November 2021, eligible workers can make an application to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) seeking an order to stop sexual harassment if they believe they have been sexually…

What is a release of mortgage?

What is a release of mortgage?

Whoever lends a buyer or property owner money will usually secure the loan with a mortgage registered on the title. This is mainly to ensure that the mortgagee is paid…

Buying a business – asset or share sale?

Buying a business – asset or share sale?

In 30 years of practice, I have acted for thousands of clients when buying or selling their businesses. One of the first questions I get asked apart from whether I…

Charges and the Personal Property Securities Register

Charges and the Personal Property Securities Register

A charge is granted by a company (chargor) to the lender (chargee) to secure the payment of a debt or an obligation over the personal property of a company. A…

Commercial landlords and tenants – pay attention to your lease

Commercial landlords and tenants – pay attention to your lease

Most landlords and tenants get along pretty well. Tenants want to get on with making a living without having to fight the landlord about repairs or rent reviews. Landlords want…

Self-managed super funds (SMSF) and purchasing property

Self-managed super funds (SMSF) and purchasing property

Self-managed super funds (SMSF) are part of the investment landscape in Australia. Statistics indicate that there are nearly 600,000 SMSFs in Australia with a total of around 1.1 million members. They…

Can I terminate my off the plan contract in Queensland?

Can I terminate my off the plan contract in Queensland?

What is an off the plan contract? In simple terms an off the plan contract relates to the purchase of a property before the construction has been completed and the…

Put and call options and their role in property transactions

Put and call options and their role in property transactions

Whilst we usually associate put and call options with property developers, they are becoming very much more mainstream. They can be an invaluable tool when negotiating with a seller but…

The new franchising code – beware of the changes

The new franchising code – beware of the changes

There are changes afoot in the franchising industry and they will have a significant impact on the relationship between franchisor and franchisee. There is no doubt that recent well publicised…

The collection and use of native biological material from the land or water in Queensland

The collection and use of native biological material from the land or water in Queensland

Queensland is one of the most diverse land and sea masses in the world. There are 13 terrestrial and 14 marine bioregions. These bioregions support ecosystems including rainforests, savannas, rangelands,…

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