The Commonwealth and NSW Governments have announced grants of up to $50,000 will soon be available for eligible small businesses in defined disaster areas impacted by recent floods. The grant will be available to those items which are not covered by insurance....
On Thursday 22 September 2022 there will be a one-off public holiday as a national day of mourning to commemorate the death of Her Majesty the Queen. The normal public holiday rules and entitlements for each state will apply. For New South Wales, this means: Employers...
The government is phasing in a requirement that all new and existing company directors obtain a unique Director Identification Number (DIN). Failure to comply with the requirement may result in a fine, or civil and criminal penalties, so it is very important that all...
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 contracts, purchase property and pay employees on behalf of the company. What happens to a company if its directors are no longer...
On 4 August 2021 the Shepparton based cannery SPC announced that it would be mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all of its employees and contractors. On 18 August 2021, the Qantas Group, including Jetstar, followed suit announcing that frontline employees would need...
With COVID-19 public health orders and rules constantly being amended and updated, business owners and consumers can be forgiven for the confusion. The 2021 Public Health (COVID-19 Mandatory Face Coverings) Orders* made under the Public Health Act 2010 (NSW) are no...
