by nevettford | Nov 24, 2020 | Corporate & Business
On 9 November 2020, the Federal Government announced changes to increase protections offered against unfair contract terms, making them illegal and punishable by civil penalties. When Do the Protections Operate? The legislation (known as the Australian Consumer Law)...
by nevettford | Nov 24, 2020 | Corporate & Business
If you intend to start your own business, there are many things that you need consider such as permits, staffing, strategy, suppliers. One of the first things to decide should be what structure is most appropriate for your business. There are a variety of options...
by nevettford | Apr 28, 2020 | Corporate & Business
The Federal Government has created a code of conduct which is mandatory for landlords and tenants from 3 April 2020, intended to “aid the management of cashflow” for tenants and landlords as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure business...
by nevettford | Mar 30, 2020 | Corporate & Business
The government has introduced sweeping restrictions on social behaviours which are having devastating economic effects on businesses which rely on gatherings (or even the previously fundamental right of a person to leave home for reasons other than shopping for...
by nevettford | Mar 30, 2020 | Corporate & Business
The Coronavirus has imposed immense pressure on businesses in many sectors, which places stress on the directors and business operators. On 22 March 2020, the Australian Government announced that it would temporarily relax insolvency laws and directors’ obligations,... by nevettford | Dec 16, 2019 | Conveyancing & Property, Corporate & Business
The Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 came into operation on 29 October 2019. The legislation followed media publicity about questionable practices of some labour hire providers. The most publicised examples were fruit and vegetable pickers and process line workers in...
