Companies – Virtual Meetings & Electronic Execution of Documents
January 2022 | Natasha Thomas
COVID-19 restrictions presented unique legal challenges for companies, including the ability to hold in-person meetings and validly execute documents. Responding to this, in 2020 the Australian Government amended the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) to allow
Director’s ID – A New Requirement
December 2021 | Natasha Thomas
ASIC has introduced a new law requiring company directors to verify their identity through a director identification number (director ID). Directors will be issued with an ID by the Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS), which
The move to 100% e-conveyancing
October 2021
The move to 100% e-conveyancing
The NSW Government has introduced new changes to the land titles system that will take effect from 11 October 2021. These changes stem from the Real Property Amendment (Certificates of Title) Act 2021 and
Can employers require employees to become vaccinated against COVID-19?
April 2021 | Scott Freidman
The vaccines developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are showing signs of promise in addressing the health implications of the virus. However, they also raise issues of uncertainty for Australian workplaces focusing upon
Electronic Execution Under the Corporations Act Suspended
March 2021 | Nicola Sharp
Electronic execution under the Corporations Act suspended
The temporary COVID-19 relief measures imposed by the Federal Government expired on 21 March 2021. The Corporations (Coronavirus Economic Response Determination (No 3) 2020 (Cth) (Determination)
Changes to Director Resignation Laws
February 2021 | Scott Freidman
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2020 (Cth) have introduced new provisions regarding director resignations effective as of 18th February 2021. These amendments further protect creditors and employees from directors engaging in
Have You Done This for Your Will?
January 2021 | Jonathan Harris
Creating your Will shouldn’t be a stressful task we are here to help. This article provides guidance on how to avoid commonly made mistakes when planning for you and your loved ones futures.
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Employers Beware! Rossato Judgment a Win-Win for Employees
July 2020 | Jonathan Harris
The Full Court of the Federal Court in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84 (Rossato) has again confirmed that a ‘casual’ employee who works systematic and regular hours
Let’s Talk About the Spanish Flu
April 2020 | Scott Freidman
The Spanish flu lasted from January 1918 to December 1920. 500 million people were infected and the death toll is estimated to have been anywhere from 17 million to 100
When Was the Last Time Australia Enacted Moratorium Legislation?
April 2020 | Scott Freidman
Moratorium legislation is typically enacted in periods of civil unrest e.g. wars and recession. However, moratorium legislation can also be effective during periods of pandemic chaos.
The word ‘moratorium’ is defined
Don’t Forget to Claim the Tax Deductions Hiding in Your Home Office
April 2020 | Jonathan Harris
In view of the outbreak of COVID-19, more and more office employees are being forced or encouraged to work from home where possible. As such, office employees must not forget