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Case Note: Johnson v PaperCut Software Pty Ltd [2026] FWC 178
Litigation Lawyer Sarah-Anna Sarvanthan looks at a recent decision by the Fair Work Commission, an employer successfully defended their termination of an employee who refused to return to work in the office, despite his contract not specifying a work location.
Navigating Property Investment in Victoria, Australia: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Are you eyeing a property investment in Victoria, Australia? Exciting as it may seem, foreign investors should tread cautiously through the intricate web of regulations and tax implications that govern such transactions, as Property Lawyer Coco Yu explains.
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Top 5 tips for buying property in Victoria
Spring is the busiest time of year for the Victorian property market. Auctions can be fast-paced and prospective purchasers often feel pressure to act quickly and decisively, to cast a knock-out bid. Property Lawyer Loren Stojcevski lists the Top 5 essentials for any pre-purchase checklist.
Clickwrap and Clarity: Are Online Terms Binding Without Transparency?
Tick agree! Litigation Lawyer Sonali Mohla looks at the oft problematic issue for suppliers and consumers alike, the sometimes elusive, or confusing, online terms and conditions statement.
Flexible Work Arrangements under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
These days, the traditional view of working 9-to-5 takes many forms. Flexible, hybrid, remote… These changes in workplace practices have necessitated corresponding amendments to the Fair Work Act. Employment Lawyer Anthony Sangster Robles provides an overview of flexible working arrangements under the FWA.
Recent articles
Supplying Goods in Australia: PPSR Considerations
The Personal Property Securities Register is the national register of security interests in personal property and affects many, if not most commercial transactions. Not surprisingly, failing to consider the PPSR when supplying goods or leasing them, can have serious consequences, as Mehraaz Sidhu explains.
Back on Monday! Employees’ New Right to Disconnect
In this follow up article on recent changes to the FWA, our Employment Law team looks at the much talked about 'right to disconnect'.
New rules for casuals and independent contractors
Due to come into effect on 26 August 2024, the Federal Government’s latest changes to the Fair Work Act intend to strike a fairer balance between employees and businesses, but they come with higher risks to businesses.
Petrol Station leases: Key considerations before signing on the dotted line
Thinking of signing a lease for a petrol station? Senior Associate and Property Lawyer Shubha Rao outlines some important considerations before signing on the dotted line.
What does the term "Discharged Bankrupt" mean?
Bankruptcy can have a devastating effect on an individual's personal situation and future employment prospects. In some circumstances, even after being discharged from bankruptcy, ongoing obligations to the trustee in bankruptcy may remain, as Litigation Lawyer Sonali Mohla explains.
Commercial and Industrial Property Tax - What you need to know!
From 1 July 2024, Victoria will commence a transition to phase out stamp duty for commercial and industrial property and replace it with a new annual Commercial and Industrial Property Tax (‘CIPT’). Andre Ong, Accredited Specialist (Property Law) summarises how this new tax will impact existing and prospective property owners.
Purchasing a Minority Shareholding in a Company: A Practical Guide
Thinking of buying a small stake in a company? Commercial Lawyer Mehraaz Sidhu provides a handy guide for investors to ensure that your rights and interests are protected.
Foreign Resident Executors and Beneficiaries in your Will - Potential tax consequences
Appointing executors or beneficiaries who reside overseas in your Will can lead to significant tax and other financial consequences for your estate and your beneficiaries, as Binay Prasad, Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates Law) explains.
Dealing with Property in a Deceased Estate
Our Property Law team provides a snapshot of possible tax implications, such as land tax and CGT, for properties included in a deceased estate.
Hacked! Lessons from a Cyber Attack
In April 2023, a foreign cyber gang targeted the Australian office of international law firm HWLE and implemented a substantial data hack. The response, including through legal action in the Courts, has provided an interesting case study in how to respond to a cyber attack, as Managing Principal Mitchell Zadow explains.
Planning for incapacity
While it is not something that anyone wants to contemplate, at some point in the future you or someone in your family may require assistance with making or implementing decisions regarding financial, medical or personal matters.
Vacant Residential Land Tax - Is your property portfolio caught in the net?
Recent changes to Vacant Residential Land Tax capture all residential land in Victoria. Is your property portfolio caught in the net? Property Lawyer Jing Yuan Tay explains.
