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Redundancies – Changes to redeployment considerations

Redundancies – Changes to redeployment considerations

On 6 August 2025, the High Court of Australia unanimously decided that the Fair Work Commission is permitted under section 389(2) of the Fair Work Act (the Act) to inquire…

Are my superannuation assets protected in bankruptcy?

Are my superannuation assets protected in bankruptcy?

One of the issues that cause many people concern in any personal bankruptcy, either through their own petition or on the petition of another party, is what happens to the…

Being a Personal Guarantor for a Commercial Lease

Being a Personal Guarantor for a Commercial Lease

When signing a commercial lease in Queensland, one key consideration that often gets overlooked or misunderstood is the requirement to provide a personal guarantee. For many small business owners entering…

Buying vacant land with a small shed or structure on the property

Buying vacant land with a small shed or structure on the property

Some people might think that vacant land is considered a property where there is no obvious dwelling, however sometimes, even a small structure can make the land not be considered…

Partnership disputes – where to next?

Partnership disputes – where to next?

One of the most common matters we deal with after advising clients on setting up a partnership is not the legalities of operating the partnership business but all too soon…

Major change for annualised salaries & “set-offs”

Major change for annualised salaries & “set-offs”

Employers who use annualised (or “set-off”) salaries to meet modern award entitlements have been hit with one of the clearest warnings yet from the Federal Court of Australia. In a…

Sole purpose test – SMSF

Sole purpose test – SMSF

One of the most common questions we get asked in relation to Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF) is what the sole purpose test is and how do I ensure I don’t…

Update: your right to disconnect outside work hours

Update: your right to disconnect outside work hours

On 26 August 2024, Australia introduced new “Right to Disconnect” laws which, at the time, only applied to larger businesses with 15 or more staff. To read more about that…

Valuing your business for sale

Valuing your business for sale

Valuing a business for a sale or a range of other reasons can be a complex and often difficult exercise, but with the right advice and input from your trusted…

Private and Public Ancillary Funds – What is the difference?

Private and Public Ancillary Funds – What is the difference?

Two forms of philanthropic ancillary funds are often discussed when it comes to charitable trusts. Basically, an ancillary fund is a form of charitable trust which acts like a conduit…

ATO gives guidance on who is an employee for superannuation guarantee

ATO gives guidance on who is an employee for superannuation guarantee

The Australian Taxation Office’s Taxation Ruling TR 2023/4, which came into full effect on 6 December 2023, has brought significant changes to how employers and businesses must assess their superannuation…

Starting a business – registrations, licences and permits

Starting a business – registrations, licences and permits

Starting a business can be a daunting task not only from a cost and time perspective but from a legal and regulatory standpoint. Understanding what licenses and registrations you must…

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