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There has been a lot of talk about the new ‘right to disconnect’ laws that took effect on 26 August 2024. Small businesses…
The media has made a lot of noise about the right to disconnect since the provisions were introduced through the…
Monday 1 July 2024 This week sees the beginning of a new chapter for Murdoch Lawyers. Tom McVeigh finalises his…
As Queensland’s energy landscape evolves, landholders face increasingly complex negotiations with developers seeking to harness the state’s rich natural resources,…
Indemnities are an important consideration when negotiating agreements in the energy and resources sphere. They serve as a mechanism to…
Land access is a crucial issue for landholders in Queensland, especially when it comes to negotiating access agreements with resource…
As Queensland continues to embrace renewable energy initiatives, landholders across the state are presented with new opportunities and challenges. In…
There have been some recent changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (hereafter referred to as “the Act”), which came into…
The Fair Work Ombudsman has released information about a recent prosecution that act as a reminder for employers to ensure…
A short settlement period means you get the sale proceeds in your hands quicker, right? Not always. The ATO presumes…
Congratulations to our Directors Tom McVeigh and Leanne Matthewson who have been recognised for their 6th consecutive year by Doyles Guide…
A standard Property Co-ownership Agreement will provide both of you with the benefit of certainty around the process to be…
The FWO has successfully prosecuted the CFMMEU, with the Federal Court imposing collective penalties of $328,000. Included in that total…
The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has issued a media release about it commencing legal action against the…
Compliance with labour laws is an essential part of operating a business in Australia. The Fair Work Ombudsman’s role is…
Many of us have given in to the temptation to hop onto social media and voice a complaint. But when…
A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission in Newman-v-The Western Australian Turf Club Trading as Perth Racing [2022] FWC…
On 15 June 2022, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) announced a $40 increase to the national minimum wage; this amounts…
The recent Fair Work Commission (Commission) decision of Bridge v Globe Bottleshops Pty Ltd U2021/2534 highlights the risks employers face…
A standard Property Co-ownership Agreement will provide both of you with the benefit of certainty around the process to be…
A granny flat agreement is a flexible document. As long as all parties agree, it can be tailored to your…
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How you own your house affects what happens to it when you pass on. A home that is co-owned as…
A co-ownership agreement allows two or more parties, who intend to own a property together, to set out their understating…
A recent case in the WA Supreme Court illustrates why you should formalise your estate planning from the start. In…
The Current Situation Over the last few years, there has been a significant rise in the number of senior Australians…
Some good news for the team in recent weeks with some more 2020 Doyle’s Guide listings: Tom has been named…
It is commonplace nowadays for property to be purchased with another party such as a friend or family member. Due…
The idea of “doing a Will” or creating an estate plan can be daunting, especially if you don’t know where…
Over the last few years there has been a significant rise in the number of senior Australians looking outside the…
Separating from a partner is a stressful experience during which there can be a lot to update and organise. One…
End of life preparation can be a difficult topic for many people, but it is an essential process to ensure…
It is not unusual these days for people to acquire assets in different countries (or Australian states) or with the…
Under Queensland legislation the Court may authorise the payment of commission to an Executor. The Court decides on the amount…
Do you need a WILL or does your current WILL need to be updated? Do you feel your LEGACY INTENT…
The highly emotive issue of voluntary euthanasia became a headline issue this past month with Australia’s only current laws becoming…
When you think about philanthropy, it might be something like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that comes to mind,…
An executor is the person responsible for administering a will. The role of an executor involves: identifying and collecting the…
A fundamental part of any estate and succession planning exercise is to identify: the assets you wish to pass control…
Earlier this year the Corporations Act was amended in an effort to further clamp down on illegal phoenix activity by…
In 2021, the Franchising Code has been amended on three separate occasions to improve fairness and transparency in the franchising…
Co-written by: Leanne Matthewson (Director) In September 2020, the Office of State Revenue (OSR) introduced an important exemption for transfer…
On 15 July 2020 the Queensland Government introduced the Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Wage Theft) Amendment Bill 2020 into…
Businesses are now feeling the impact of changes to the Minimum Financial Requirements (MFR) implemented by the Queensland Building and…
The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is likely to have a significant impact on businesses. From disruption to supply chain,…
On 1 March 2020 new annualised salary arrangements commenced operation in 22 modern awards. The new provisions impact full-time employees…
As part of its four-yearly review of modern awards, the Fair Work Commission will be introducing new provisions regarding annualised…
From 1 January 2020, the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) (the Act) commenced operation in its entirety with the Queensland…
It is important to note from the outset that a directorship is an office, not necessarily a position of employment,…
It is that time of year again and the Fair Work Commission’s expert panel has handed down its Annual Wage…
Much has been written on the implications of the Royal Commission’s Final Report for the financial services sector, and in…
If a business needs to sponsor an overseas worker but sponsorship isn’t available under the Temporary Skills Shortage Visa (TSS…
Employers need to look ahead when it comes to casual workers converting to permanent full or part time employment following…
If you’re like most business owners, then its probably likely that at some point in the journey you have had…
When buying or selling a business, one of the key issues to deal with is the employment arrangements. Accrued entitlements…
On 16 April 2018, the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 commenced in Queensland requiring, amongst other things, a labour hire…
When considering raising funds to grow your business it is important to ensure you do not fall foul of the…
The Retail Shop Leases Act (“the Act”) sets mandatory minimum standards for retail shop leases in Queensland and offers tenants…
Outrageous Exploitation of a Young Person A plumber in Victoria has been fined $121,500 for paying an apprentice at apprenticeship…
Changes were passed by parliament on 22 August 2024 that change the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld) (WCR Act). Listed…
There has been a lot of talk about the new ‘right to disconnect’ laws that took effect on 26 August 2024. Small businesses…
The media has made a lot of noise about the right to disconnect since the provisions were introduced through the…
The Fair Work Ombudsman has released information about a recent prosecution that act as a reminder for employers to ensure…
The FWO has successfully prosecuted the CFMMEU, with the Federal Court imposing collective penalties of $328,000. Included in that total…
The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has issued a media release about it commencing legal action against the…
Compliance with labour laws is an essential part of operating a business in Australia. The Fair Work Ombudsman’s role is…
A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission in Newman-v-The Western Australian Turf Club Trading as Perth Racing [2022] FWC…
On 15 June 2022, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) announced a $40 increase to the national minimum wage; this amounts…
The recent Fair Work Commission (Commission) decision of Bridge v Globe Bottleshops Pty Ltd U2021/2534 highlights the risks employers face…
Permanent employees covered by Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020 are entitled to redundancy pay whenever they cease to…
The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) recently rejected appeals from two Queensland Health employees against decisions to deny the employees’…
On 9 February 2022, the High Court of Australia delivered two judgments that significantly change how workers are characterised as…
Minimum Hours for Part-Time Employees From the first pay period on or after 1 July 2022, minimum hours for part-time…
With the spread of COVID-19 and government health directions affecting business operations, many employers are again considering whether they are…
The recent decision of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (the Commission) in Thomson-v-Brisbane City Council [2021] QIRC 429, delivered on…
As COVID-19 case numbers rise, many employers are now facing the challenge of managing employees who are unable to attend…
From 17 December 2021, employers providing services or working in settings involving: early childhood, primary and secondary education; corrective services;…
In the decision of Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union & Mr Matthew Howard -v-Mt Arthur Coal Pty Ltd…
It’s the end of the year and staff are keen to let off steam at the office Christmas party. The…
A short settlement period means you get the sale proceeds in your hands quicker, right? Not always. The ATO presumes…
Technology has been moving at a rapid rate within the conveyancing industry as we try to find innovative ways to…
Background Following the 2011 Slacks Creek house fire which remains Australia’s worst fatal house fire, the Queensland Government introduced changes…
Last month we talked about some of the traps a landholder can face when negotiating terms with green energy companies….
While green energy offers a valuable income stream for Queensland landholders, there are some traps to be aware of. Lease…
Landholders in certain areas of Queensland are experiencing an upswing in approaches by renewable energy companies. Solar and wind energy…
On 1 October 2020, changes to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (BIF Act) came into effect…
Tony Randall, Murdoch Lawyers Director and Property Law Accredited Specialist has shared his thoughts on Solar Wind Farm Lease Considerations…
In response to a 2015 report that showed that koala numbers in South East Queensland have decreased by 50-80% in…
The Queensland Government has recently passed the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation (“the Regulation”) which is…
The Queensland Government passed the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act on 22 April 2020. This Act allows Ministers to make extraordinary…
On 9 April 2020 the Queensland Government announced its support package for landlords and tenants, both commercial and residential, impacted…
The new MANDATORY Code of Conduct for rent relief for commercial leases where Tenants (and Landlords) are affected by COVID-19…
In recent times some of our agricultural and pastoral land owners have been approached by proponents for solar or wind…
The Queensland Government has recently amended the requirements for transferring leasehold land by introducing a new exemption from obtaining the…
The upswing of large scale CSG development in the Surat Basin since 1996 has been an emotive and often unwelcome…
In the past, Water Licences (as opposed to Water Allocations) have attached to land and could only be transferred with…
Currently in Queensland, if a paper Certificate of Title is issued for a lot, it must be presented to the…
Although clearing Category X vegetation may be allowable under the Vegetation Management Act, a recent Court of Appeal decision has…
On 1 October 2018 new legislation in relation to cladding products on privately owned buildings in Queensland came into effect….
In Queensland, a Blue Card is required to be issued to people wanting to work or volunteer with children or…
Legal advisors often use complex terminology and it can take time for a lawyer and a client to speak the…
Our recent article outlined proposed changes to insolvency laws as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those changes…
There have been a number of recent changes to laws in the corporate insolvency area which will affect company directors…
Yesterday, 22 March 2020, the Federal Government announced[1] its intention to make temporary changes to insolvency laws as part of…
The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is likely to have a significant impact on businesses. From disruption to supply chain,…
Some contracts contain a term that specifically requires personal performance of the work under the contract by a party to…
From 1 January 2020, the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) (the Act) commenced operation in its entirety with the Queensland…
When a business is run by a company, and is unable to pay its debts as and when they fall…
It is not uncommon for disputes to arise in respect to the management of a company – particularly in situations…
In this podcast, Murdoch Lawyers’ Agnes Derrick from our Litigation and Insolvency team discusses an issue which is, unfortunately, becoming…
As of 1 April 2019, the Director Penalty regime changed in a small but very significant way. Under the Director…
In this podcast, Agnes Derrick from our Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Insolvency team briefly discusses defamation in the context of online reviews….
In this podcast, Agnes Derrick from our Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Insolvency team discusses how to avoid unfair preference claims by…
On 19 June 2019, the High Court handed down its decision in Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts Australia Pty Ltd v…
In my article on 27 February, I flagged the likelihood that reforms within the financial sector would not stop there…
Recently, both the Subcontractors Charges Act 1974 and the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 were repealed and replaced…
What is a personal guarantee? A personal guarantee is essentially a promise by an individual to be personally liable for…
Much has been written on the implications of the Royal Commission’s Final Report for the financial services sector, and in…
A private company that is registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is a separate legal entity to…
Directors of a company owe a range of statutory and legal duties to the company, and the scope of a…
The Corporations Amendment (Corporate Insolvency Reforms) Act 2020 (Cth) (the Act) was passed on 10 December 2020 and commenced on…
What are my debt recovery options? Unless you hold security, your debt recovery options will depend on what type of…
A bare trustee’s power of sale and avoiding receivership appointments to sell trust assets in exercise of the right of…
Earlier this year, in an article we published in March 2020 (read the article here), we briefly outlined changes made…
Our recent article outlined proposed changes to insolvency laws as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those changes…
There have been a number of recent changes to laws in the corporate insolvency area which will affect company directors…
Yesterday, 22 March 2020, the Federal Government announced[1] its intention to make temporary changes to insolvency laws as part of…
The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is likely to have a significant impact on businesses. From disruption to supply chain,…
Pursuant to section 58 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966, all property (subject to some limited exclusions) of an individual, including…
When a business is run by a company, and is unable to pay its debts as and when they fall…
As of 1 April 2019, the Director Penalty regime changed in a small but very significant way. Under the Director…
In this podcast, Agnes Derrick from our Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Insolvency team discusses how to avoid unfair preference claims by…
If you become bankrupt, either by a creditor petitioning for your bankruptcy or by the filing of your own bankruptcy…
Every week, all types of creditors (including the Australian Taxation Office) who are owed more than $2,000 by a Company…
Phase 1 – Consistent Regulation and More Power to Creditors Recently, on 1 March 2017, the Insolvency Law Reform Act…
A surprising and quite possibly unintended loophole has come to light in a recent Supreme Court decision, confirming that a…
Having obtained a judgment from the Court against someone (including a company) who may owe you money is, though a…
The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is likely to have a significant impact on businesses. From disruption to supply chain,…
Where you are owed money by an individual or a sole trader, the first step in recovering that debt is…
Recently, both the Subcontractors Charges Act 1974 and the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 were repealed and replaced…
Unless you hold security, your debt recovery options will depend on what type of entity owes you the debt, the…
Every week, all types of creditors (including the Australian Taxation Office) who are owed more than $2,000 by a Company…
There have been some recent changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (hereafter referred to as “the Act”), which came into…
Many of us have given in to the temptation to hop onto social media and voice a complaint. But when…
What constitutes a family has changed over the years. Couples can be married or defacto but to the outside world…
A well-drafted granny flat agreement should be clear about each parties’ expectations and obligations. It should make provision for future…
In one week’s time on 1 September 2021, the long-awaited merger of the Family Court of Australia and the Federal…
Entering into a Financial Agreement with your partner can be a very valuable and empowering way to make sure you…
If you’re splitting from a partner, beware of the temptation to air your laundry on social media. If you do,…
If done correctly, parties to a financial agreement should reasonably expect to be able to rely upon their agreement in…
A Binding Financial Agreement is a private agreement that can be entered into by people before a de facto relationship…
Separation can be an extremely difficult time for most people and separation can naturally bring on a wide array of…
The Easter holidays can often present difficulties for separated parents to navigate as they are the first school holidays of…
If you have resolved that 2021 is the year to end your relationship and make a fresh start, there are…
In this podcast, Murdochs’s Family Lawyer Kaylah Vejle demystifies the process behind property settlements.
We are well and truly into the holiday season, the kids have finished school, decorations are up and shoppers are…
Murdoch Lawyers, Director, Andrew Crooke and Special Counsel, Yolanda Battisson have been recognised in the 2021 Doyle’s Guide Family Law in Queensland….
Vulnerable parties in family law proceedings will have more support thanks to a new pilot program under the Lighthouse Project….
The end of the school year is fast approaching and so is Christmas! In family law this is a time…
Unfortunately, in domestic violence situations, it can be the case that the perpetrator may take the victim’s identification documents and/or…
With all this talk of COVID-19, we are hearing a lot about social distancing and isolation for our health and…
When assisting separating couples through the transition process, we find that the clients’ trusted accountants provide invaluable support throughout the…
As Queensland’s energy landscape evolves, landholders face increasingly complex negotiations with developers seeking to harness the state’s rich natural resources,…
Indemnities are an important consideration when negotiating agreements in the energy and resources sphere. They serve as a mechanism to…
Land access is a crucial issue for landholders in Queensland, especially when it comes to negotiating access agreements with resource…
As Queensland continues to embrace renewable energy initiatives, landholders across the state are presented with new opportunities and challenges. In…
Last month we talked about some of the traps a landholder can face when negotiating terms with green energy companies….
Landholders in certain areas of Queensland are experiencing an upswing in approaches by renewable energy companies. Solar and wind energy…
