ArticleMinimum wage increases to apply in Australian workplaces from 1 July 2019Employers should review rates of pay before 1 July 2019 to ensure employees are paid in accordance with these wage rates.AustraliaEmployment and HRWilliams + Hughes
ArticleSecurity of payment for contractors in WA – Change coming for WA construction industryThis reform bill will make the WA security of payment laws more consistent with other Australian states and territories.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionWilliams + Hughes
ArticleSecurity of payment for contractors in WA – changes coming for the WA construction industryThis reform bill makes the WA security of payment laws more consistent with other Australian states and territories.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionWilliams + Hughes
ArticleDisclose the full upfront price or risk breaking the law: new upfront pricing laws applyUnder new laws businesses must display the total price for the goods and services including all pre-selected optional items.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionWilliams + Hughes
ArticleClarifying the ability of trustees to expand their powers: Re Application of Country Road Services Pty LtdA trustee's role is to administer the trust in accordance with the terms of a trust instrument, not to change the terms. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawWilliams + Hughes
ArticleCompetition and Consumer Regulations: new laws imposing mandatory wording requirements for businesses that supply services: your T&Cs and website need to be up to dateMandatory wording requirements in relation to supply of services & also supply of goods with services took effect on 09.06.19.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionWilliams + Hughes
ArticleThe ACCC is targeting the Australian Wine Sector - winemakers must update their supply contracts with growersThe ACCC interim report identified harmful market practices adopted by some wine makers that could restrict competition.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawWilliams + Hughes
ArticleRetail shop lease expenditure statements in WA - It can be too late!Landlords must have given an estimate of operating expenses in the year in which those expenses were invoiced and paid.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionWilliams + Hughes
ArticleEmployment law changes from 1 July 2019 - take note !Employers should take note of these changes to the Australian employment landscape that take effect on 1 July 2019.AustraliaEmployment and HRWilliams + Hughes
ArticleThe ACCC continues its crackdown on the use of unfair contract termsThese cases demonstrate the ACCC's willingness to crack down on the use of unfair contract terms by all businesses.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionWilliams + Hughes
ArticleCOVID-19 relief for commercial tenants in Western AustraliaExplanation of the new WA legislation intended to provide relief to commercial tenants affected by COVID-19.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Williams + Hughes
ArticleKeeping your financials off the record: from 1 July 2019 fewer companies need to lodge their financial accounts with ASICThe definition of "large proprietary company" has been amended by doubling the revenue, assets and employee thresholds.AustraliaFinance and BankingWilliams + Hughes
ArticleRetail shop lease expenditure statements - It can be too late!Landlords of retail shop leases must give their tenant an estimate of operating expenses before the end of each year.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionWilliams + Hughes
ArticleNeed a new will ? Witnessing wills during COVID-19 in Western AustraliaWills in Western Australia must be signed by at least two witnesses in the presence of the person making the Will.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialWilliams + Hughes
ArticleVying for social media engagement: More risk than reward?Businesses could be held liable for defamatory comments posted by third party users who engage with social media content.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWilliams + Hughes
ArticleCOVID-19: Temporary relief for financially distressed individuals, companies and directorsAmendments to bankruptcy and insolvency laws may lessen the economic impacts of COVID-19 on individuals and businesses.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Williams + Hughes
ArticleBoard spills and shareholder activism - Getting the notice rightThe structure of section 203D and the interplay between 203D and 249D may cause grief for requisitioning shareholders.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawWilliams + Hughes
ArticlePeanut butter battle of jars and trade marksThe Kraft trade dress could have been protected as a registered trade mark, but it had never in fact been registered.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyWilliams + Hughes
ArticleMinutes of Board Meetings: more than just a box-ticking exerciseThis Joint Statement provides a "best practice" guideline for recording decisions and discussions at Board meetings.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawWilliams + Hughes
ArticleFranchising: Federal Court freezes assets of franchisor to protect franchisees who claim they were misledAll potential franchisees should do their due diligence before entering into a franchisee agreement and making payment.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawWilliams + Hughes