Article5-day WA lockdown directive and care arrangements - 4 Feb 2021The WA Government announced a 5-day lockdown for the following regions: Perth Metropolitan, Peel, and the South West.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)HHG Legal Group
ArticleAnti-vaxxers: The different reasons some people refuse to COVID vaccinate and why we cannot group them all together Link to radio segment broadcast on 98.5 Sunshine FM on 09.03.22 discussing the various different groups of anti-vaxxers.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)HHG Legal Group
ArticleThe law according to Simon Creek: WA lockdownWA lockdown issues, from custody arrangements to employers taking annual leave from employees for not coming to work.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)HHG Legal Group
ArticleThe WA lockdown | 98.5 Sonshine FM Drive with JezielDiscussion of the new WA lockdown and rules, and some of the grey areas that are causing confusion for the community.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)HHG Legal Group
ArticleSmooth succession - Business NewsEven the smallest businesses should have a well-documented plan for the future succession of the business.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHHG Legal Group
ArticleCrackdown on uninsured WA employersIf employees in WA are working without a current worker's compensation policy in place, the employer can be prosecuted.AustraliaEmployment and HRHHG Legal Group
ArticleYours, mine or ours? An introduction to property settlements in the Family CourtWhat is property settlement & what am I entitled to? The 4 step process. Ultimately each case is decided on its own facts.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleUpdate: Federal Leaders Debate 2019 in PerthThis most recent leaders debate in front of 48 undecided voters addressed varying topics to indicate differing policies.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorHHG Legal Group
ArticleDo your contracts for properties over $2M deal with the introduction of the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Payments measure?You will need a special condition in contracts for the sale of properties unless the sale price is below $2 million.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleHHG Construction Law Series Part 13: Adjudication updateThe WA Supreme Court once again offered guidance to adjudicators on the proper way to decide construction pay disputes.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleJudge, jury and executioner: Does the ABCC have too much power?If the ABCC bill passes the Senate, it is likely to survive criticism that it offends the separation of powers doctrine.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticlePBAs: good for subcontractors but large contractors resistantLarger WA construction contractors and their spokespersons oppose any plans to expand the operation of the PBA scheme.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleUsing contracts to weather the construction storm | Business NewsCivil and construction contractors must develop contract negotiation and management skills in order to survive. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleThink your speeding fine is wrong? Top five tips from HHG Legal GroupIf you are considering contesting a speeding fine in Western Australia, here are HHG Legal Group's top tips to consider.AustraliaCriminal LawHHG Legal Group
ArticleEmployer tax obligations – No lightning rod test of worker status - Employee or independent contractor?Numerous recent cases have illuminated the difficulty that principals have in determining what their workers really are.AustraliaEmployment and HRHHG Legal Group
ArticleTo adjudicate or not to adjudicate: Tips for resolving construction pay disputesAdjudication of pay disputes under construction contracts has the advantage of being relatively quick and cost effective.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleCOVID-19 Government Response Update: JobKeeper allowance and what it means for employersThe Australian government's JobKeeper allowance will enable eligible businesses to retain or reinstate employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRHHG Legal Group
ArticleHigh Court clarification on casual employmentEmployers should review their casual employment contracts to ensure that those employees would be considered casual.AustraliaEmployment and HRHHG Legal Group
ArticleStrata Titles Act reforms in WA: Better buyer informationSellers need to provide more general information about the strata titles scheme and specific information about the lot.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleCase Note: Crown v Holt [2024] WASC 332Supreme Court has broad powers to consider and resolve matters relating to proper administration of a Deceased estate.AustraliaWealth ManagementHHG Legal Group