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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…
A granny flat agreement is a flexible document. As long as all parties agree, it can be tailored to your…
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…
On 3 November 2021, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision that will have significant…
On 10 November 2021 the Queensland Government issued the Public Health Direction ‘Workers in a healthcare setting (COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements)…
The recent decision of Brasell-Dellow & Ors v State of Queensland, (Queensland Police Service) & Ors [2021] QIRC 356, has…
Technology has been moving at a rapid rate within the conveyancing industry as we try to find innovative ways to…
What constitutes a family has changed over the years. Couples can be married or defacto but to the outside world…
Background Following the 2011 Slacks Creek house fire which remains Australia’s worst fatal house fire, the Queensland Government introduced changes…
A well-drafted granny flat agreement should be clear about each parties’ expectations and obligations. It should make provision for future…
The Fair Work Commission recently amended the extension of ordinary hours provisions in the following Modern Awards: Airline Operations –…
In one week’s time on 1 September 2021, the long-awaited merger of the Family Court of Australia and the Federal…
If you are in a blended family, have a child who is a “black sheep” or have a large estate…
The recent case of Re Narumon Pty Ltd [2018] QSC 185 is an important decision for those advising in relation…
When you die, the distribution of your Superannuation Death Benefits (which consists of your superannuation contributions and any life insurance…
Murdoch Lawyers are proud to announce that Directors, Tom McVeigh and Leanne Matthewson have been recognised by Doyles Guide to…
Testamentary Trust Wills are widely utilised by Estate Planning lawyers to provide clients with asset protection measures for the next…
In the lead up to another 30 June, Domazet v Jure Investments Pty Limited [2016] ACTSC 33 (7 March 2016) is a…
Unless you have been avoiding the internet, television, radio and social media for the past 24 hours, you have no…
It’s estimated that nearly 50% of Australians will die without a Will. For many couples with young families preparing a…
Superannuation payments have historically been very ‘clear cut’ as far as the potential recipient of a death benefit payment is…
Marriage Amendments (Definitions and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017 (Cth) made Australian history on December 9 2017 by legalising same-sex marriage….
An enduring power of attorney is a legal document authorising another person to act on your behalf in managing your…
[powerpress] In this podcast, Estate Planning expert, Tom McVeigh discusses the impact that the 1 July 2017 Superannuation changes are…
[powerpress] According to recent reports of the New South Wales Trustee and Guardian, approximately 45% of Australians don’t have a…
Last week the Queensland government announced that Farm Management Grants are now available to assist primary producers or their relatives…
When can superannuation death benefits be paid tax-free to the member’s adult child? If a member dies with no spouse…
McIntosh v McIntosh [2014] QSC 99 Facts: Mr McIntosh died intestate (without a Will) without a spouse or partner. Accordingly,…
What Happens? In recent times, an increasing number of parents are looking to give their children an “early inheritance” –…
Superannuation – To Bind or Not To Bind Case Review: Stock (as Executor of the Will of Mandie, Deceased) &…
What happens to your Facebook account when you pass away? Have you thought about what is to happen to your…
The ATO has recently released ATO ID 2015/10 which considers whether SMSF insurance funded buy sell agreements contravene the SIS…
The Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010 (Award) covers most employees in the building, engineering and civil construction industry…
Upon application by an organisation official (ie union official), the Fair Work Commission can issue permits to allow entry to…
A business should be cautious about labelling a worker as an independent contractor without properly considering the legal aspect of...
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On 16 April 2018, new labour hire laws will commence in Queensland. These laws will require a labour hire service…
Employers and franchisors are now exposed to increased penalties as the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017 (Bill)…
If your organisation collects personal information and is meant to keep that information private – you need to be aware…
It is that time of year again, where the Fair Work Commission’s expert panel has handed down its Annual Wage…
The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Act) has been amended to make leasing simpler and cheaper. Old definition – PPS…
In a recent Federal Circuit Court decision, an accountancy practice which provided bookkeeping services (including payroll processing) has been found…
A recent Fair Work Commission decision has far-reaching consequences for Queensland businesses that have been paying their apprentices and trainees…
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has published its decision to cut Sunday and public holiday rates under a number of…
A recent decision of the NSW Supreme Court highlights the dangers of registering incorrectly on the Personal Property Securities Register…
When the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) was established it replaced over 35 separate State and Territory registers. Registrations recorded…
Farm debt mediation which is currently a voluntary process will soon become law in Queensland. The Honourable Le Donaldson, Minister…
The Personal Property Securities Act (Cth) (PPSA), together with the Personal Report Securities Register (PPSR), deal with the registration, protection…
In succession planning, stamp duty is a cost borne by the transferee – typically the 2nd generation. However, the potential…
Early Action is Essential to Avoid Liquidation or Bankruptcy In the 13/14 financial year, tax debt owing to the ATO…
Employers who turn a blind eye to safety risks in their business (even if it is due to costs restrictions)…
Are you walking the fine line when advising a Company? Pursuant to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act), a…
ASIC Sets its Sights on Clipping Wings in 15/16. ASIC, the Commonwealth regulatory body charged with overseeing the conduct of…
On 3 November 2021, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision that will have significant…
On 10 November 2021 the Queensland Government issued the Public Health Direction ‘Workers in a healthcare setting (COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements)…
The Fair Work Commission recently amended the extension of ordinary hours provisions in the following Modern Awards: Airline Operations –…
The High Court yesterday delivered an important decision in WorkPac Pty Ltd-v-Rossato and Ors [2021] HCA 23 regarding what constitutes…
A recent decision of Whitfield-v-Primo Foods Pty Ltd [2021] FWC 2729 has emphasised the importance of undertaking a clear and…
Negotiating a certified agreement can be a challenging and arduous process. In this article, we provide tips to improve your…
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 2.5% increase to the National Minimum Wage. Australia’s labour safety net comprises three…
Several recent decisions of the Fair Work Commission (Commission) guide employers considering implementing a mandatory vaccination policy. In the decision…
The recent decision of Deputy President Merrell in Bentzen-v-Hinchinbrook Shire Council on 13 May 2021, is an important reminder for…
In a recent decision of Goss-v-Health Generation Pty Ltd [2021] FWC 1751 the Fair Work Commission (Commission) found on 30…
On Tuesday 18 May 2021, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) made a landmark ruling that could see delivery drivers and…
On Friday 26 March 2021, the Fair Work Act 2009 was amended to change workplace rights and obligations for casual…
Now is the time and you need to get it right! On 1 March 2020, many modern awards implemented annualised…
The JobKeeper Subsidy Scheme enters its final fortnight on 15 March 2021 with the final payment to employers participating in…
Surveillance device technologies have become increasingly common in the workplace and can be used for fraud prevention, protecting the health…
The Queensland Criminal Code has been amended to include an additional definition of stealing to include a failure to pay…
We previously advised that Schedule I-Award flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic’ in the Clerks – Private Sector Award 2020 (the…
On 13 November 2020, the Full Court of the Fair Work Commission confirmed their decision to extend COVID-19 pandemic flexibility…
On 30 October 2020, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) published a 4 year review concerning overtime for casuals under modern…
On 19 August 2020, we wrote about the amendment of the Miscellaneous Award 2020 (Award) (Read Here) which significantly expanded…
The Retail Shop Leases Act (“the Act”) sets mandatory minimum standards for retail shop leases in Queensland and offers tenants…
As the Retail Shop Leases Act (“the Act”) includes a number of specific requirements and includes more protection for Tenants…
In this podcast, Director and Accredited Property Law Specialist, Tony Randall discusses the recent changes announced that impact on foreign investment…
Water is one of our most valuable assets but many people don’t fully understand the different types of water entitlements…
The sale and purchase of rural land often involves a number of complex issues that need to be properly addressed…
Foreign investment in agricultural land was a hot issue in 2016 with a lot of attention being generated by the…
A new foreign ownership duty in Queensland A new 3% duty surcharge will be applied to the acquisition of houses…
In succession planning, stamp duty is a cost borne by the transferee – typically the 2nd generation. However, the potential…
The 12 Major Things Builders Get Wrong That Either Cause or Complicate Contract Disputes Correctly identifying your own trading entity…
From 1 July 2016 the Queensland First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) will be boosted from $15,000 to $20,000. This boost…
A seller looking to conduct a Dutch auction may be bound before they think. An email exchange involving an agent…
Under the standard terms of a Contract, a Buyer must pay the deposit by the due date (usually on signing)….
When looking at properties available for sale, it is not unusual to be attracted to properties advertised as a ‘mortgagee…
Buying and owning commercial property brings extra issues to consider and address when compared to buying residential property. There are…
The Queensland Law Society (QLS) has summarised the changes made to the new REIQ residential property contract (10th Edition). The…
Rent Review Notices Commercial leases that include a ‘market rent’ review commonly allow a landlord to notify the tenant of…
New Changes to ‘Off the Plan’ Significant changes to off the plan sales in Queensland will happen if the Land…
Owner Leasing Plant and Equipment We have now had the Personal Property Securities Act and the Personal Property Securities Register…
The Federal Government is looking to remove the distinction between the term of a PPS lease for ‘serial numbered goods’…
Last week the Queensland Government announced significant changes to the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG). The FHOG of $7,000 is…
A contract is legally binding when: A party makes an offer; The offer is accepted by the other parties; The…
There is a common misconception that parties must go to Court to resolve a dispute. It is certainly true that…
If you’re like most business owners, then its probably likely that at some point in the journey you have had…
A spouse, child, or dependent may be aggrieved by the inadequate provision in the will of a deceased person. Section…
If you become bankrupt, either by a creditor petitioning for your bankruptcy or by the filing of your own bankruptcy…
“Damages” is a broad legal term which can cover a number of different forms of monetary relief awarded by a…
It is not uncommon for disputes to arise from time to time between landlords and tenants in the context of…
Sometimes people who should be provided for under a Will are left out, or not provided for adequately. A claim…
Guarantees: The Pitfalls of being a Co-Guarantor Revisited We have written previously on the dangers for guarantors who, to the…
ASIC Sets its Sights on Clipping Wings in 15/16. ASIC, the Commonwealth regulatory body charged with overseeing the conduct of…
High Court hits financial advisors where it hurts – restriction on apportionment of liability Where a financial advisor is found…
The High Court Decides that Negotiating a Better Deal will not Necessarily mean you are Better Off! It is commonplace…
The terms Deed of Assignment and Deed of Novation are often used interchangeably during legal negotiations and discussions, however, there…
Agistment and Non-Payment of Agistment Fees Agistment contracts usually contain terms which provide for the grazing of livestock owned by…
The hustle of getting the kids ready to go back to school is over. Uniforms are purchased, books are covered…
Separating from a partner is a stressful experience during which there can be a lot to update and organise. One…
As the New Year approaches, many of us are considering new beginnings, new resolutions and – sometimes – new families….
The festive season is upon us and as the year draws to a close it opens up a time for…
The Australian Government has now amended the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) to include restrictions on perpetrators of family violence,…
The short answer is yes! When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down, superannuation (super) can be divided between…
Sadly, domestic violence is a prevalent part of our society and often it can be the case that there is…
When a relationship ends in a legal separation, each parent still has an obligation to support a child or children…
On 12 December 2018, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) was amended to include an entitlement for unpaid family and…
Quite often people are of the view that their property will be split 50/50 if they separate. The reality is…
Making arrangements for children post separation can often be difficult, not only for parents but for the children themselves. Unsurprisingly,…
The existence of family violence is, at least presently, an unfortunate reality for many couples who separate. Whether that family…
From 1 August 2018, employees covered by a Modern Award will be entitled to 5 days of unpaid leave to…
Unless you have been avoiding the internet, television, radio and social media for the past 24 hours, you have no…
For many people a property settlement will require careful consideration of their future asset structuring and protection. Pre-2017 it was…
Family law and Alternative Dispute Resolution in 2018 Nowadays many, if not most, people know a family member, friend, or…
The primary concerns for any parent going through a separation are: 1. When are they going to see their children;…
THE ISSUE Most people are aware that if they divide their estate unequally between their children (or on occasions leave…
It cannot be underestimated in family law, the benefit to parties of being able to choose a tailored process to…
The Child Support Agency (‘Agency’) was established to be an independent organisation to administer the Federal Government’s Child Support scheme….
