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Have you applied for a Director Identification Number yet? Hop to it!
The government is phasing in a requirement that all new and existing company directors obtain a unique Director Identification Number (DIN). Failure...
Company Power of Attorney: An important estate planning tool for directors
A company is a separate legal entity, however it can only act in the real world through its directors. For example, its directors can sign...
Did you know that your compulsory third party insurance gives you more than just a green slip?
If you own a car you would know that having a green slip is compulsory thanks to Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance. What many don't know is CTP...
Out with the old and in with the new: how the new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia hopes to transform the family law system
As of today (1 September 2021) the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia will merge to become the Federal Circuit and...
The mandate to vaccinate: can employers require their employees to have the COVID-19 vaccine?
On 4 August 2021 the Shepparton based cannery SPC announced that it would be mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all of its employees and...
It’s time to talk about super: if it can’t be dealt with in your will, who gets your super after you’re gone?
The death of a 23 year-old is a tragic reminder to review your death benefit nominations with your superannuation trustee to make sure that...
Making masks mandatory: is it a business owner’s responsibility?
With COVID-19 public health orders and rules constantly being amended and updated, business owners and consumers can be forgiven for the confusion....
Case Law Update: Business Interruption Test Case
In HDI Global Specialty SE v Wonkana No. 3 Pty Ltd [2020] NSWCA 296, the NSW Court of Appeal formed a conclusion regarding the eligibility for businesses to claim insurance compensation due to COVID-19.
Commercial and Residential Leasing relief: COVID-19 2021
Residential Leases On 14 July 2021, the NSW Government enacted the Residential Tenancies (Covid-19 Pandemic Emergency Response) Amendment Regulation...
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