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Developers need to re-think instalment contracts for residential property after new GST withholding laws
Developers should consider new GST withholding laws when entering into instalment contracts for residential property.
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Valuer and Retail Leases Update – Sub-letting and consent
With respect to subletting, the relevant clause only stated that the landlord could not unreasonably withhold consent.Madgwicks - Article
No more "massive stamp duty savings" for investors: Changes to the Off-the-Plan Duty Concession in Victoria
From 1 July 2017, the availability of stamp duty concessions for off-the-plan purchases in Victoria will be restricted.Madgwicks - Article
Four things every business should update in 2022
Reminder to keep up to date with your admin eg check that you trade marks are registeredMadgwicks - Article
Six things you need to know about defamation
Special Counsel outlines six things that you need to know about defamation.Madgwicks - Article
What do you do once the gates are opened for the wolves to roam free? A better strategy for a business dealing with the financial impact of coronavirus
The law provides a mechanism for restructure – the voluntary administration regime of the Corporations Act (Part 5.3A).Madgwicks - Article
Coronavirus and the Law: Changes to statutory demands, bankruptcy notices and insolvent trading provisions
As part of the effort to minimise the damage, the Government has announced some significant changes to insolvency laws.Madgwicks - Article
Status of courts in Victoria in response to COVID-19
Courts in Victoria are open, but are changing the way they operate in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Madgwicks - Article
Can you enforce an unwritten contract?
In certain circumstances, an unwritten contract can be enforced – it all comes down to the evidence.Madgwicks - Article
Four things every business owner should do in 2023
Discusses the critical areas that every business should be reviewing & updating regularly.Madgwicks - Article
Not-for-profits: How to take minutes of board or committee meetings
At the start of each meeting, board or committee members must reveal any conflict of interest and the response is minuted.Madgwicks - Article
Three tips to get paid in 2022
Article offers three strategies to put you in the best position to protect your business.Madgwicks - Article
High Court breathes new life into independent contracting
Courts clarify the status of contractors and employees.Madgwicks - Article
How not to performance manage employees working from home during COVID-19!
Highlighting challenges of remote management, the FWC held that a salesperson working remotely was unfairly dismissed.Madgwicks - Article
Important changes to work health and safety laws in Victoria
What businesses should do in light of the proposed Bill eg. review your policy on consultation.Madgwicks - Article
Frequently asked questions: Contesting a will and Part IV claims
A Part IV claim (a family provision claim) is an application for a share or a larger share of a deceased person's estate.Madgwicks - Article
What you need to know about challenging or contesting a will
If you are seeking to challenge a Will, it is important to understand the process, the issues involved & your rights.Madgwicks - Article
Structuring SMSF investments in managed investment schemes – lessons from the Aussiegolfa case
A recent finding of the Full Federal Court, the Aussiegolfa case, had major implications for the sole purpose test.Madgwicks - Article
Six things you need to know about an examination by a liquidator
If you are served with a summons to appear at an examination by a liquidator, you should be aware of your obligations.Madgwicks - Article
Valuer and Retail Leases Update – COVID-19 and tenants
Many tenants have been affected by COVID-19, so what happens to their lease if they are shut down or sales are reduced?Madgwicks