Extension of the unfair contracts regime to small businesses
The Federal Government has enacted legislation extending the unfair contract term protections of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)
Amending trust deeds – It’s trickier than it looks
Since family trusts first became used in the 1970’s and 1980’s accountants and lawyers have historically made all sorts of amendments to trust deeds.
Introduction of the Associations Incorporation Act 2015
The Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (“the 2015 Act”) became law on 1 July 2016 and on that day the Associations Incorporation Act 1987 (“the 1987 Act”) was repealed.
Ten things to consider when partners separate
Do you have a friend or relative who has just separated? If so, the information below should help. What is meant by separation? Separation in Family Law is defined as..
Why you might want to consider a Testamentary Trust in your Estate Plan
Testamentary trusts are very effective estate planning tools and are becoming increasingly popular as more people become aware of their advantages.
Debt Recovery Basics for Business
If you are owed money for goods or services, the first step in attempting to recover it is generally to send a letter of demand to the other party setting out the amount of money..
Independent contractor or employee: Do you understand the difference?
Engaging a person as an employee or an independent contractor will dictate the extent of a business’s responsibility to that the person and also has important tax and superannuation.
Protecting the rights of your loved ones when they are no longer able to protect their own
Does your loved one suffer from Alzheimer’s, Dementia, or some other form of mental incapacitation and is no longer legally capable of changing or making a Will?
