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Keeping in touch with an employee on parental leave
All employees in Australia are entitled to parental leave provided that they have worked for their employer for at least 12 months. For casual employees to be eligible for unpaid…
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Proposed Retail Shop Lease Amendments – Lessor Disclosure Statement
The Retail Shop Leases Amendment Bill 2015 (Qld) (the Bill) was introduced into Parliament on 13 October 2015. The Bill has been drafted in response to a statutory review of…
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Innovation to be a key driver for Government into the New Year
Earlier this week the Turnbull Government released their Innovation Statement, which sets out the Governments plan support the growth of innovation in Australia. What are the key changes? Some of…
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Getting into Property Development – The decisions you need to make before taking action
Where do you start with property development? Many people outside the property industry would like to get ahead by successfully developing property, but don’t know where to start. With proper…
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Australia to catch up on Crowdsourced Funding
Australia has one of the highest rates of new entrepreneurial businesses in the world, however unlike the UK, Canada, US and New Zealand, it does not have laws in place…
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Can a company sue for defamation?
Companies are regarded as separate legal entities by law and are entitled to sue for defamation in certain circumstances. Section 9(1) of the Defamation Act 2005 (Qld) (“the Act”) states…
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Does leave accrue while an employee is absent from work and receiving workers’ compensation?
When an employee is absent from work and receiving compensation due to a work-related injury, there can often be confusion as to whether an employee’s leave has accrued over that…
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Potential Changes to Paid Parental Leave
The Fairer Paid Parental Leave Bill 2015 (“the Bill”) proposes critical changes to the current Paid Parental Leave Scheme. These changes could have a significant impact on both employers and…
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Lending to family or friends – Protect yourself!
Recently on my regular volunteer duty night at Suncoast Community Legal Service, I heard a very sad story involving a client’s family and money. What are the problems with lending…
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Asset Protection Strategies for Individuals and Businesses
What is asset protection and why is it important for individuals and businesses? Asset protection is a relevant consideration in the establishment of any business. Effective asset protection strategies can…
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Can social media affect a person’s employment?
Just recently Scott McIntyre, a football reporter for public broadcaster SBS, had his employment terminated for inappropriate use of his Twitter social media account. McIntyre had posted controversial messages known…
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What is a Concerns Notice?
What do you do if you have been defamed? If you believe that you have been defamed, then the first step in a defamation action is to issue a Concerns…
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