Increase to the National Minimum Wage and Award Wages
July 1, 2026
The Fair Work Commission has announced increases to the National Minimum Wage and Award Wages. Learn what the changes mean for Australian employers.
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We always work with our clients and business partners to develop legal services and value-adding initiatives to meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals today.
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And if you’re buying a home, planning for your future with superannuation or retirement living, or facing any taxation issue, Coleman Greig has the skill and expertise for your personal law matter.
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Our principals and lawyers are skilled across a wide range of specialised practice areas across commercial and personal Law.
From litigation & disputes, through to family law, personal and business tax advice, wills & estates, government, commercial property law or conveyancing, we’re ready with the skills and experience that matter.
Recognised by their peers as having an outstanding reputation in the legal community, our lawyers will expertly guide you on any area of law and put you at the centre.
We’re pleased to share that Andrew Banna, Principal Lawyer, and Nicole Stevens, Senior Associate, are now Accredited Family Law Mediators.
They join Adam West (Accredited Family Law Mediator and Arbitrator) and Karina Ralston (Accredited Family Law Arbitrator), further strengthening our mediation and arbitration services.
Our team supports both lawyers and clients looking to resolve matters efficiently, respectfully, and without needing to go to court.
Whether it’s divorce, financial matters, or parenting and children’s arrangements, our accredited mediators and arbitrators offer a practical and cost-effective path to resolving disputes.
The Fair Work Commission has announced increases to the National Minimum Wage and Award Wages. Learn what the changes mean for Australian employers.
Coleman Greig’s Property lawyers discuss Stamp Duty and land tax and foreigners in NSW.
Businesses, consider yourself warned – the penalties for competition and consumer law breaches in NSW have recently increased significantly.
The NSW Government has expanded SafeWork NSW’s workforce including specialists dedicated to psychosocial hazards. This aims to help prevent psychological injuries across NSW workplaces.
This article outlines the key principles and practical considerations relevant to relief against forfeiture. Forfeiture is when a tenant breaches a lease, a landlord may be entitled to terminate the lease and recover possession of the property.
End of financial year is approaching and it’s time to clear outstanding debts, tighten cash flow and prepare your account.
Coleman Greig is proud to announce that Principal Lawyer Erin Dawson has been named Wills & Estates Partner of the Year at the 2026 Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards. The award recognises her exceptional work in estate planning, estate litigation and leadership within the legal profession.
The Fair Work Commission has confirmed a 4.75% increase to the national minimum wage and modern award rates from 1 July 2026, along with structural changes affecting entry-level classifications. This article outlines the key changes and practical considerations for employers.
Modern slavery can taint the supply chain of any Australian business. To mitigate this risk the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) requires certain entities and encourages others to give annual modern slavery statements to the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department.
The High Court’s decision in Zip v Firstmac provides important guidance on the limits of the honest concurrent use defence in trade mark disputes. This article explains the key findings and practical implications for businesses developing or using brands in competitive markets.
From 1 July 2026, a second group of Chapter 2M reporting entities will be required to prepare mandatory sustainability reports under Australia’s climate disclosure regime. This article outlines who is affected, what must be disclosed under ASRS, and how organisations can prepare for compliance.
Dealing with vexatious bullying complaints in the workplace? Discover the necessary steps to manage the risks and fulfill your employer obligations.
From 1 July 2026, real estate agents and property developers will be subject to AML/CTF obligations. This article outlines key requirements including customer due diligence, reporting obligations and risk-based compliance.
The 2026–2027 Federal Budget introduces significant proposed tax reforms affecting capital gains tax, negative gearing and trust structures. This article outlines the key changes and their practical implications.
Coleman Greig appoints Raymond Byrne as Principal Lawyer and Team Leader of its Family Law team, bringing over a decade of legal practice and over 30 years of business and customer service experience.
Artificial conception can raise complex questions about who is legally recognised as a child’s parents. This article explains how parentage is determined under Australian family law and what this means for families.
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