This blog outlines the Fringe Benefit Tax Exemption for electric vehicles, and how employers and employees can capitalise.
Many businesses will be preparing for a shutdown period over the upcoming holiday season break. Earlier this year, standardised shutdown provisions were inserted into the majority of modern awards. These covered how you could direct employees to take annual leave or unpaid leave during an annual shutdown
The Federal Government introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Support for Small Business and Charities and Other Measures) Bill 2023 (the Bill) to Parliament. The Bill, amongst other things, proposes the creation of a new deductible gift recipient (DGR) category for “community charity funds.”
Here are tips on protecting consumers’ personal information and mitigate privacy risks following the Privacy Act Review Report release.
Joint venture or partnership? We explain the differences and highlight the pros and cons of each structure.
The Federal Government has introduced the Small Business and Charities Bill 2023[1] to parliament. The Bill proposes a cap on the taxation of ‘general’ non-arms-length expenses (NALE) at the highest marginal tax rate of 45% for eligible superannuation funds. The changes apply to expenses incurred on or after 1 July 2018.
A recent decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) in Oliver Hume[1] has called into question the ‘conventional wisdom’ that participating investors to a capital raise for property developments shouldn’t cause landholder duty issues for those investors.
The Treasury and Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (NSW) (Bill) passed on 21 September 2023. The Bill implements the NSW Government’s 2023-24 Budget and makes some big tax changes that you need to be aware of.
A year ago, franchisors in Australia were required under the Franchise Code of Conduct (Code) to create a profile and upload their information onto the then newly created Franchise Disclosure Register (Register).
Australian businesses must understand & comply with consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law. We break down the what, who & how.
When you buy an apartment in a strata scheme, you become part of a community that has certain rights and responsibilities specific to your strata complex. Many of those rights and responsibilities are protected by by-laws. It’s crucial that you understand those by-laws, as they control what you can do in your home or investment property.
Are you navigating your way through a relationship breakdown? Do you need to work out how to proceed with respect to parenting matters and/or property matters with another party? This can include, but not be limited to:
IP is a business asset that can grow in value and generate revenue. Here are five ways to commercialise your intellectual property.
Many workplaces have implemented a hybrid approach to work, allowing their employees to work from both home and the office.
The Australian Parliament enacted tougher laws against unfair contract terms (UCT) by passing the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 (Amendment Act).
The consumer watchdog has commenced legal action against eHarmony for alleged misleading and deceptive conduct.
In the second half of this year there have been two cases so far where litigants have invoked the PPSA to try and recover money. In both cases, the bids were unsuccessful.
Decennial liability insurance for buildings is insurance that provides ten years of cover for serious building defects.
Many employers question how they can appropriately manage the productivity of employees who are working from home.
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (Act) came into effect in October 1999.
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