Knowledge

What is the biggest risk to a business? People

How important are your employees?

What is a de facto relationship?

Some people may worry that when they enter into a relationship they will be classified as de facto, which in turn has an impact on whether they may be exposed to a claim for a..

Why wait? The defence of laches

When confronted with a potential litigation there are usually 2 responses:

3 Issues to Avoid When Purchasing Property

Purchasing a property is a very big investment so Purchasers should do their due diligence prior to signing the Contract for Sale (“Contract”) and also during the purchase process.

A major shock for employers of casual employees

In the last week there has been a significant decision that has come as a major shock to employers of casual employees. In the case of Workpac v Rosatto, the Full Bench of the..

What can go wrong with a Contract for Sale?

There are many issues which could arise when entering into a sale or to purchase a Contract for Sale. It is critical for individuals and companies to seek legal advice before..

JobKeeper: What you need to know

Last week, Parliament passed legislation making changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 to accommodate the JobKeeper wage subsidy announced the week before.

New Legislation: Combating Illegal Phoenixing

On 17 February 2020 the Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2019 received royal ascent.

All the legal terms you need to know in conveyancing

The legal work involved in preparing a sales contract, mortgage or other property related documents, is called conveyancing. While you can do your own conveyancing, most people..

Why you need to know about the Security for Payment Act

The Security of Payment Act legislation (SOPA) enabled through the Building and Constructions Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (“the Act”) is a provision which allows..