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OAIC Steps Up Privacy Enforcement Following Optus Data Breach

Privacy compliance is firmly back in the regulatory spotlight, with recent action by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) underscoring a

Unfair Dismissal for “No Response”? Why Employers Must Verify Absences First

A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruling has made clear that employers cannot rely solely on automated HR systems when making termination decisions.

What the Bakers Delight Case Means for Franchisor Liability

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

Appointing a Corporate Trustee in a Family Trust

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

Tax Avoidance vs Tax Evasion in Australia: Key Differences & Consequences

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.

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