COVID-19: New Rules for JobKeeper 2.0
On Tuesday 15 September 2020, the Federal Government registered new rules[1] to regulate the JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme. The new rules give effect to JobKeeper 2.0, which extends the wage subsidy…
COVID-19: Retail and Commercial Leasing Emergency Relief Extension
Tenants who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions have been able to receive legislative relief through the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act 2020 (‘Act’) as well as…
Re-establishing Your Business During a Pandemic
As the various State and Federal Governments start to unwind the lockdown measures imposed to suppress the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in Australia, businesses are trying to grapple with trying to operate…
COVID-19: Fair Work Commission Delays Minimum Wage Increase
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) in handing down its minimum wage review decision has rejected a push from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and employer groups to deliver a pay…
COVID-19: Companies Given the Temporary Right to E-Sign Agreements
There has been a lot of uncertainty as to whether digitally executing a document satisfies the company execution requirements under section 127(1) and section 129(5) & (6) of the Corporations Act…
RevenueSA Online Land Tax Portal – Responding to Land Tax Letters
In anticipation of the new land tax provisions coming into effect on 1 July 2020, RevenueSA has been sending out letters to landowners requiring them to confirm details of their landholdings via the…
COVID-19: Modern Slavery Statement Extension Granted
Entities receive a three-month extension to comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (‘Act’)
COVID-19 Regulations for Commercial Tenancies
On Friday, 15 May 2020, the COVID-19 Emergency Response (Commercial Leases No 2) Regulations 2020 (‘Regulations’) were published. The Regulations are made under the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act…
State Government Announces Changes Affecting Commercial Tenancies
On 12 May 2020, the Honourable Vickie Chapman MP announced that new legislative measures would be introduced in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Government announced that a new bill…
Work Health and Safety During a Pandemic: The Issue of Vaccination for Businesses
What role, if any, do businesses have to play if a vaccine is created for SARS-CoV-2?
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