The Fair Work Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 came into effect on 26 February 2024. Here’s what to expect and when: Changes to casual employment Start date: 26 August 2024 [...]
As we embark into 2024, we are faced with a number of changes to the property taxation landscape coming into effect. Now - No more adjustments! Adjustments between vendors and purchasers are no longer permitted [...]
Important changes to the unfair terms regime in the Australian Consumer Law are taking effect from the 9 November 2023. It is a good idea to have your contracts reviewed to ensure that they do [...]
Legal documents are well known for their formal language, however with the increase in digital communication more casual language is appearing in legal proceedings. More recently, even emojis are playing a part. Emojis are small [...]
**Warning: this article discusses sexual harassment and may be distressing to some people** Did you know that employers can now be held liable for sexual harassment occurring in their workplace?. Introducing Respect@Work In December 2022, [...]
The Windfall Gains Tax (“WGT”) comes into operation in Victoria on 1 July 2023. The relevant legislation is the Windfall Gains Tax and State Taxation and Other Acts Further Amendment Act 2011 (Vic) (the “Act”). [...]