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The Importance of Policies
The importance of policies Recent cases have highlighted the importance of correctly implementing and updating company policies and procedures before matters come to a head between employers and employees. Elisha v Vision Australia [2024] [...]
Register for the Short Stay Levy
The Short Stay Levy now applies in Victoria. If you are an accommodation booking platform or an owner or tenant who provides short stay accommodation without the use of a booking platform (i.e. taking [...]
Power of Attorney and Decision-Making Capacity
Power of Attorney and Decision-Making Capacity A Power of Attorney (https://www.nextgenlegal.com.au/powers-of-attorney-in-victoria/) is said to be valid when the person giving the power (called the Principal) is over the age of 18 years and has [...]
Have you noticed? The importance of up-to-date contact details
Recent cases have made clear how crucial it is to keep your registered contact details up to date and to check for notices regularly. Unattended registered offices Regulatory bodies such as ASIC and the [...]
Early Deposit Release dangers
Early Deposit Release dangers – do not rely on the Section 27 Notice While the default position in Victorian property sales is that the deposit will be released to the vendor at settlement along [...]
New Cybersecurity Compliance Expectations From APRA
Cybersecurity is continuing to grow as a key concern in the minds of businesses, consumers and regulators. In 2023, IBM estimated the average cost of a data breach in Australia at $3.35 million. With the [...]