7 June 2019
One of the most important documents that a company should have is a shareholders agreement. It will outline in detail how the company should be operated and outlines all shareholders’ rights and obligations. Whilst the Corporations Act 2001 and a company constitution provide a range of safeguards, obligations and procedural matters relating to how shareholders […]
» Read More3 June 2019
Domestic violence is a growing concern in today’s society. Prior to 25 November 2017, a Domestic Violence Order (DVO) was only enforceable in the state or territory in which it was issued or registered. The resulting problem was that if victims moved interstate or to a territory, they would have to seek a DVO in […]
» Read More14 May 2019
The Fair Work Commission defines workplace bullying as an event where “a person or a group of people repeatedly behaves unreasonably towards a worker or a group of workers at work” and “the behaviour creates a risk to health and safety”. Some behaviours which constitute an act of bullying may include any of the following, […]
» Read More30 April 2019
A parliamentary inquiry into the franchising industry handed down its report in March. The report has made 71 recommendations, which if adopted, will see a significant change to how the franchising industry in Australia will operate. The bipartisan report was damming in its review and called for new laws and greater enforcement powers to the […]
» Read More5 February 2019
The Federal Court in a recent decision found one of Australia’s largest mechanical/automotive franchisees, Ultra Tune, was found to have breached its obligation to act in good faith to one of its Franchisees. Read the article regarding Ultra Tune here. It is the first time the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has brought proceedings […]
» Read More11 October 2018
No matter how small or big your business is, if you intend putting it on the market for sale there are a few rules that will make the process easier and ensure you obtain the maximum sale price. Have a plan and a strategy in place Know your financials and make sure there are strong […]
» Read More28 September 2018
Statutory land valuations are the basis for the calculation of: Land tax Council rates State leasehold rents. How are the valuations decided? Generally: All land is valued based on a freehold value, even if it is leasehold. Each legal Lot is valued, although the Valuer-General also has the power to declare particular parts of a […]
» Read More20 August 2018
Last week the full Federal Court handed down its decision in Aussiegolfa Pty Ltd (Trustee) v Commissioner of Taxation [2018] FCAFC 122, a case concerning the in-house asset rule and sole purpose test for SMSFs. Tom Wood has discussed the implications of this below. What is the in-house asset rule and the sole purpose test? […]
» Read More30 May 2018
From the day you were born, your personal information is gathered and stored in databases run by both private and government entities, such as hospitals, schools, banks, public registries, and the business enterprises with which you have previous and current dealings and transactions. The use of advanced software programs and applications has considerably made it […]
» Read More11 May 2018
The only thing certain in life is death and taxes – so what is set to change? Some of the key changes from the 2018-19 budget that may affect our clients are listed below. Tax deductions on vacant land – better start that build From 1 July 2019, taxpayers will not be able to claim […]
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Brisbane QLD 4000
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