A recent VCAT decision determined that granting a lease for a quarry was governed by the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic).

Certain long-term leases may be excluded from the Act, if the lease complies with the 2004 Ministerial Determination.

Recent decisions remind the extent which CGT applies where a non fixed trust distributes capital gains to a non resident.

The wife was recently allowed to assign her tax debt of $256,078.32 plus General Interest Charge (GIC) to her husband.

ASIC has released guidance to assist companies and proposed licensed CSF intermediaries in using the new CSF regime.

This temporary provision authorizes employers eligible for JobKeeper to use more flexible powers to stand down employees.

These are steps that employers should take to minimise risks associated with work functions and the Christmas Party.

The first article of an eight-part series on dealing with unfair preferences provides an overview of the basics.

Recent judgment highlights the importance of proper notice being key to enforcement of foreign arbitration awards.

Employers may be in a financially onerous position if correct procedures aren't followed for staff on "garden leave".

Article focuses on the Enduring Power of Attorney (financial)- duties, breach of duties & what to do if you suspect a breach.

If one shareholder wants to sell their shares, a Selective Share Buy-Back may be strategic for the other shareholders.

No-one ever completely wins in costly disputes or court proceedings, so these suggestions may help to avoid those risks.

Any cash investment made by an owner to support their business should always be recorded via a secured line of credit.

Outline of 2 of the most commonly litigated areas after a sale of a business & some tips to minimise the risk of being sued.

A freezing order is a court order that the defendant cannot deal with specific assets up to the amount claimed by you.

This Act will ensure prompt and fair payment for construction work and is a mechanism to resolve payment disputes.

Landlords should ensure that the correct notice is given to a tenant under a retail leas.

The article summarises proposed changes to the Retail Leases Act 2003, introduced into the Victorian parliament in 2019.

Article discusses foreign purchaser additional duty in Victoria, the recent rate increase and exemptions that are available.