The Issue of Capacity
Although most people over 65 will not suffer cognitive impairment, for a large minority, dementia and other age-related conditions will enter their lives at some stage. According to statistics…
On the Hook: Directors in the Tax Firing Line
The personal responsibilities of company directors are getting more and more stringent with new laws proposed to extend directors’ penalty notice regimes to GST. This article identifies what personal…
The Covid-19 Outbreak and Contract Relief in the Form of Force Majeure
Introduction The new lunar year of the Metal Rat has regrettably commenced amidst an abundance of wretched disasters. Whether flood, fires and most distressingly, the global pandemic of the Covid-19…
Staff Profile: John Walsh
A life-changing year In January 2014 John, as Managing Partner of Donaldson Walsh, was looking forward to continuing to guide his firm through the challenges of the rapidly evolving legal industry.…
Fair Work Commission Introduces COVID-19 Leave
In a rare exercise of its powers, under section 157(3) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (“the Act”), the Fair Work Commission (Commission) has introduced pandemic leave as a temporary measure to help…
Clerks—Private Sector Award 2010: Schedule I—Award Flexibility During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The temporary variations to the Clerks – Private Sector Modern Award 2010 are set out below in full.
COVID-19: Flexibility Comes to the Clerks Modern Award
At a special sitting in late March the Fair Work Commission approved an application made by business groups and supported by the union movement for temporary variations to the Clerks – Private Sector…
COVID-19: Payroll Tax and Land Tax Measures
The devastating economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is being felt far and wide, with many businesses having to make the difficult decision of whether to close their doors, stand down staff or…
COVID-19: Family Law and the Courts
Both the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia are adapting to the restrictions required to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The Courts are still open and operating; however, the way…
Liquor Licensing Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
The South Australian Government has recently announced a number of measures to support businesses as they attempt to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures include the issuing of short-term liquor…
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