It is imperative to have your T & C's in order so you have maximum protection and rights if your customer fails to pay.

Employers should review their workplace rosters to avoid an obligation to grant additional leave to certain employees.

Where safety is a critical component of an employee's duties, drug and alcohol policies are more likely to be enforceable.

This article includes answers to a few commonly asked questions in relation to criminal record checks and employment.

We discuss the case of Heraud v Roy Morgan Research Limited ([2016] FCCA 1797).

Employers cannot completely eliminate employee misconduct at work functions, but preventative steps will minimise risks.

The length, duration in time, and scope of the restraint in the employment contract should be tailored to the situation.

There are a number of preventative steps that employers should take to minimise the risk associated with work functions.

The Court held that the reference to "my nieces and nephews" in his will is a reference to his wife's nieces and nephews.

For a preference to be 'from the Company', then the receipt of it by the creditor should diminish the company assets.

The monetary threshold for all foreign investments which require FIRB approval has recently been reduced to $0.

What you need to know and do about new land transfer transaction requirements.

A property developer has succeeded against the relatives of a deceased property owner in his right to the title deed of a home.

VCAT seems far more willing than courts to set aside rental valuations, where detailed reasons are not given.

If the lease is governed by the Act at its commencement, it will be governed by the Act during the term of the lease.

This recent case found that a landlord needed to undertake repair and maintenance of items that were leased to a tenant.

The Sale of Land Amendment Bill 2018 aims to reform issues in the property market that result in consumer detriment.

A reminder to be mindful of the possible transfer duty implications when transferring property between trusts.

To stimulate the property market, the Victorian Budget included a stamp duty waiver for eligible residential properties.

The Victorian government recently unveiled significant changes to state taxes which will impact property owners.