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Claiming Damages in Unfair Dismissal Cases

Claiming Damages in Unfair Dismissal Cases

In December 2024, a High Court of Australia decision substantially altered the legal framework regarding an employee’s right to claim damages for psychiatric harm arising from the dismissal process. What…

What termination rights to buyers have under the new Seller’s Disclosure Regime?

What termination rights to buyers have under the new Seller’s Disclosure Regime?

As discussed in our previous blog this month, there have been more changes made under the Property Law Act 2023 (QLD) recently, and the main one is the new seller…

Queensland’s new trust laws – what does it mean for you

Queensland’s new trust laws – what does it mean for you

On 1 May 2025 the Queensland Attorney General announced a comprehensive review of the States trust law had been undertaken and the Trusts Bill 2025 which passed through parliament would…

New seller disclosure regime Queensland

New seller disclosure regime Queensland

There have been more changes made under the Property Law Act 2023 (QLD) recently, and the main one is the new seller disclosure regime, commencing for all contracts signed by…

Compliance action against self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs)

Compliance action against self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs)

SMSFs are private funds which allow individuals to control the strategy for their retirement savings and returns. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is responsible for regulating SMSFs to ensure compliance…

Buying Property Through a SMSF Using a LRBA – Legal Structure, Rights, and Development Rules

Buying Property Through a SMSF Using a LRBA – Legal Structure, Rights, and Development Rules

Purchasing real estate through a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) using a Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement (LRBA) is a powerful way to grow retirement savings through property investment. However, it also…

Restraint of trade clauses in employment contracts – can they be enforced?

Restraint of trade clauses in employment contracts – can they be enforced?

One of the most common questions we get asked by our business and corporate clients relates to employment law and relationships with their employees in regard to restraint of trade…

What is the new First Home (New Home) concession for stamp duty for in Queensland?

What is the new First Home (New Home) concession for stamp duty for in Queensland?

The First Home (New Home) Concession available for stamp duty is a new concession issued by the Queensland Revenue Office available for contracts entered into from 1 May 2025 onwards…

Employer fined for late termination payment

Employer fined for late termination payment

In the recent decision of Jewell v Magnium Australia Pty Ltd (No 2) [2025] FedCFamC2G 676, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia imposed penalties on Magnium Australia Pty…

What is a due diligence condition?

What is a due diligence condition?

Jazmine Cowling

A due diligence condition gives a buyer the opportunity to look further into things such as property searches and enquiries, town planning and financial viability property before deciding whether to…

Representations, Warranties, Indemnities and Undertakings in Contracts

Representations, Warranties, Indemnities and Undertakings in Contracts

Contracts touch all of us every day and particularly in business they are essential when buying and selling products or services. Contracts of course can be written or verbal but…

The importance of due diligence when buying a business

The importance of due diligence when buying a business

One of the most common questions we get asked when a client is buying a business is – what and how much should I spend on due diligence? There is…

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