Since the landmark decision in Kennon v Spry; Spry v Kennon [2008] HCA 56 incited fear that no assets could be distanced from the reach of the Family
On 1 January 2021, one of Australia’s largest small business insolvency reforms came into effect. As the Insolvency Safe harbours introduced by the Australian Government
On 1 March 2021 the ATO released draft PCG 2021/D1 (PCG) which outlines the ATO’s compliance approach to the splitting of professional services firm profits.
Many of you have been operating over the past 12 months under exceptional circumstances that have brought a great deal of pressure to your business
Congratulations, you have established a small network of franchisees and built a reputation in your brand; now is the time to recruit franchisees to your
In the great words of Mike Moore – “With every great tragedy comes the opportunity for great triumph” Over the past 12 months, many local
There are many advantages when it comes to purchasing investment properties through family discretionary trusts, but one must consider the ins and outs of the
The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) legislation and subsequent amendments have been part of significant reforms since 2006, bringing Australia into line within international
Small business restructuring and liquidation reforms Currently all companies are treated the same under Australia’s one-size-fits-all administration and liquidation processes. The appointment of external administrators
Across Australia, the Fair Work Commission regulates minimum conditions of employment across all industries. The Fair Work legislation provides for 10 National Employment Standards (NES)
Anyone who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, will need to apply for and be granted a visa to come to Australia before
Operating as a manufacturer, importer, supplier or retailer of goods and services within Australia is somewhat simplified by the key piece of legislation being of
It has been increasingly common, for Australians to travel internationally for study, work and lifestyle. The proverbial gap year has become the “two or more
Relevant law (state/federal/awards/policies etc). Key regulatory bodies (ASIC, APRA, ACCC etc). Broad outline of how easy it is to work within this framework, whether subject
Each level of Government in Australia imposes its own taxes – that is, Federal, State and Territory, and Local Governments. Federally, the Australian Taxation Office
Generally commercial dealings between parties enjoy the benefit of contractual freedom. However such dealings are also governed by key state and federal legislation which provide
Entering into a contract or agreement with another party generally means that both parties have certain obligations and responsibilities in accordance with that agreement. If
On 15 October 2020, the ATO issued Practice Statement PS LA 2020/3 (Practice Statement) which outlines: (a) how the ATO considers the administrative penalties regime
If you are a franchisor or franchisee, you will want to pay attention and be abreast of the key changes the Government is proposing to
For anyone looking at entering a franchise agreement, it is important they locate the restraint of trade (or non-compete clause) within the franchise agreement and
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