Uncategorised

Legislation amending the Criminal Code to make wage theft a crime has been introduced to Queensland parliament. At the time of making this post it has not yet passed. Interestingly – and inconsistently with Victorian wage theft legislation – there is no mention of directors’ liability for wage theft as a result of which there […]

First can we give all our best wishes for coping with the challenges coming from the covid 19 pandemic. Second, for any legal issues coming from those challenges with respect to financing, leasing, property contracts, and commercial dealings (including questions of frustration and force majeure), please contact us. Third, for our part we are operating […]

Stakeholders in the Hospitality and other industries may be crippled by the effects of steps to prevent the spread of the coronavirus including by voluntary social distancing. Directors have personal liability for a number of business related obligations, making the decision to trade on through uncertain times a tough call. If you are finding it […]

Contractors Working in New South Wales beware of significant changes to the Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (“SOPA”) Significant amendments have been made to SOPA which came into effect on 21 October 2019. Under the new sections 13(1A) to 13(1C) of the SOPA “reference dates” have been abolished and the process […]