If you’re an accountant or professional adviser, take note. The recent decision in Fair Work Ombudsman v Blue Impression Pty Ltd & Ors [2017] FCCA 810 has put accountants and professional advisers on notice that they too can be found liable for their clients’ breaches of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act).

The 2017/2018 Budget includes a number of significant changes in the property sector that will have … Continue reading Thinking of selling or buying in the near future? Some important changes are coming to keep in mind… →

The Retail Leases Amendment (Review) Bill 2017 (NSW) was assented to earlier this year and the … Continue reading Attention Retail Landlords and Tenants – Important Changes to the Retail Leases Act NSW to take effect from 1 July 2017 →

On 19 May 2017, the Personal Property Securities Amendment (PPS Leases) Act 2017 (Cth) (Amendment Act) … Continue reading Change is here for “PPS Leases” under the PPSA →

As a general condition of all leases in New South Wales, the Conveyancing Act 1919 prohibits a landlord from unreasonably withholding consent to an assignment of a lease.

Most accountants and lawyers are aware of the duty implications of changing a trustee of a … Continue reading Transferring shares in a corporate trustee – beware the potential duty cost →