New changes to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) prevent the enforcement of ipso facto termination clauses
From 1 July 2018, new provisions in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) prevent a party from enforcing termination clauses such as ‘ipso facto’ clauses.
New family and domestic violence leave entitlements from Fair Work Australia
From 1 August 2018, all employees under an industry and occupation award will be entitled to take five days unpaid leave to deal with the impact of family and domestic violence.
2018 LEGISLATIVE CHANGES THAT COULD AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS
The legal environment for businesses is always changing so it is important to keep to up-to-date with any relevant changes that may affect your business, employees and customers.
LEGISLATION CHANGES ALERT: Changes to GST on residential property
New GST laws commence on 1 July 2018 that will affect all property transactions that are considered a taxable supply of new residential premises or a subdivision of potential residential land.
The Future of Conveyancing
Electronic settlements through Property Exchange Australia (PEXA), Australia’s online property exchange network, are transforming the property industry in Australia, making property settlements faster, safer and more efficient.
Registration of Commercial Leases in Queensland
The registration of commercial leases is handled differently in each state and territory in Australia. In Queensland, a long-term commercial lease must be registered to protect a tenant’s proprietary interests.
Actions commercial tenants can take if their leased premises are not up to scratch
Commercial tenants may have legal recourse against their landlord if their leased premises are not adequately maintained or repaired, even if no express rights of demand or obligations on the landlord are included in a lease.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DIE WITHOUT A VALID WILL?
If you die without a valid will, it means you have died intestate. When this happens, the intestacy laws of the state where you live will determine how your property is distributed upon your death according to the intestacy rules.
Upcoming Changes to the Queensland Construction Industry
The commencement of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) 2017 (Qld) will see a massive overhaul of the Queensland building and construction industry with significant changes to the security of payment regime in particular.
An undischarged Bankrupt’s right to sue for income earned during the course of bankruptcy
The recent decision of Davey v Dessco Pty Ltd & Anor [2017] VSC 744 in the Supreme Court of Victoria has clarified that an undischarged bankrupt is entitled to commence court proceedings for personal income earned during the bankruptcy period and that the income does not vest in the bankruptcy trustee.