The rise of phoenixing in the building and construction industry in Australia in recent years has proved a significant challenge to regulators. Mismanagement of time or cashflow can quickly propel businesses into insolvency.
In late 2023, the NSW Government passed the Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (Amendment Bill). The Amendment Bill established the NSW Building Commission and granted it extraordinary powers to enter construction sites, inspect work and take away information and materials.
A recent decision to issue an intractable bargaining declaration (IBD) against an employer demonstrates the requirement for employers to engage in meaningful and genuine bargaining,
After 1 July 2025, taxpayers will no longer be able to claim a deduction for general interest charge (GIC) and shortfall interest charge (SIC), incurred
Co-authored by Sophia Fresnel Failures to register have notoriously cost businesses millions of dollars in assets under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (PPSA). Similarly
Co-authored by Olivia Camilleri Large businesses which must give public statements under the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) often require clauses in their commercial agreements
In PQBZ v Commissioner of Taxation, the Applicant failed to prove he was not a tax resident of Australia but was, however, able to prove
Co-authored by Olivia Camilleri Introduction Modern slavery can taint the supply chain of any Australian business. To mitigate this risk the Modern Slavery Act 2018
In Lance, Mr Paul Lance (Applicant) contested the Commissioner’s decision that the Applicant was required to pay goods and services tax (GST) on the sale of
Recent Administrative Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal) decision on factors relevant to granting extension of time for work-related texts Background On 20 October 2022, Mr Kenneth Holm
The second part of the government’s Closing the Loopholes Bill was passed last week bringing in the latest significant tranche of industrial reforms to the
Superannuation was introduced to ensure taxpayers have money set aside for their retirement alongside government support. In making contributions for your retirement, you have the
In December 2023, the Federal Court ordered Airbnb Ireland UC (Airbnb) to pay penalties of $15 million for admitting to false or misleading representations to
A guide to complying with ‘Unsubscribe’ under the Australian Spam Act In the digital age, email and SMS communication has become integral to businesses’ marketing
The Federal Government (the Government) has announced several significant changes in its Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook report, released on 13 December 2023. The Government
Michael John Hayes Trading Pty Ltd as trustee for MJH Trading Trust and Commissioner of Taxation (Taxation) AATA 3005 (Hayes case) Background At a high
Here’s what workplaces need to know The NSW Government announced on 18 October 2023 that it is intending to introduce new laws for industrial manslaughter
When reviewing employment contracts and enterprise agreements, we routinely come across provisions requiring an employee to work on a public holiday in certain circumstances. These
Co-authored by Olivia Camilleri Australian company directors are facing an increase in responsibilities as we transition further into the digital economy. While developments in innovation
With Christmas around the corner, now is a great time for employers to consider how they can best avoid an HR hangover after the office
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