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Privacy compliance is firmly back in the regulatory spotlight, with recent action by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) underscoring a
A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruling has made clear that employers cannot rely solely on automated HR systems when making termination decisions.
Someone once said you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure. Although they probably weren’t talking about taxation, the adage holds true for activities that have the potential to bring in
A personal guarantee is a promise that is usually provided by a director of a company, making the director personally liable for the payment of money or compliance
A decision of the Full Federal Court in Bakers Delight Holdings Ltd v Fair Work Ombudsman has reinforced the legal responsibility franchisors may bear for breaches committed
In 2018, the new ipso facto regime was introduced in Australia and now applies to any contracts entered into since its introduction. Many people are unaware that ipso facto
Force majeure provisions may come into effect if a circumstance(s) beyond the control of a party to a contract arises. The provisions enable a party to a contract to escape liability
A Director Penalty Notice (DPN) represents a formal notification directed at a company director, issued by the Australian Tax Office (ATO). As a result of a DPN, a director may
Tax avoidance (sometimes referred to as tax minimisation) and tax evasion are two very different things in the world of tax and these terms are often confused.
The number one topic that employers have trouble with, according to Employsure Australia, is their obligations relating to wages. Modelling released in 2019 by consulting firm PwC
In setting up a family trust or other trust structure, a person known as the ‘settlor’ appoints an individual or a company as the trustee, which can be used as
With the end of the financial year rapidly approaching, it is critical that small businesses have their financial and business affairs in order. We’ve put together a quick checklist addressing