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Posted on 25 Nov 2022Clear as Mud – interpreting terms in Commercial Contract Disputes
Whether it be a sense of urgency to obtain a fully signed contract, frustration over a long and drawn out negotiation period, or simply wanting to strike while the iron is hot, it may…
Posted on 22 Feb 2022Family Trusts – beware the 8% duty surcharge
If you are purchasing residential property in your discretionary (family) trust, or may in future, then read on. In 2015, Victoria introduced an 8% stamp duty surcharge for foreign purchasers of residential property. This…
Posted on 17 Jan 2022Victorian Government Announces Extension to the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (CTRS) 2021
On Saturday the Victorian government announced an extension to the 2021 CTRS. The 2021 CTRS has been extended to cover the period from 16 January 2022 to 15 March 2022 to provide “rent relief…
Posted on 17 Sep 2021Mandatory Jabs for Construction Workers
On 16 September 2021, the State government announced that construction workers now have until 23 September 2021 at 11:59pm to have had their first dose of a vaccine. Although the precise details of the…
Posted on 10 Sep 2021New Rent Relief Regulations for Commercial Leases
As flagged in my earlier article, the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Regulations 2021 are now in effect and set out the requirements for rent relief for eligible tenants and eligible leases and licences. Unfortunately…
Posted on 17 Aug 2021Hysteria or Fact? Mandatory Vaccination in Workplaces
Since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine began, there has been considerable discussion surrounding the possible mandating of vaccines in workplaces. Those discussions have had renewed prominence after National Cabinet discussed the issue in…
Posted on 28 Jul 2021Announcement by Premier – Reintroduction of Rent Relief Scheme
The announcement made today confirms that the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme is being reintroduced in Victoria. Details have not yet been released but the Premier’s press release states that: The Scheme is available to…
Posted on 10 Jun 2021New Definition of Casual Employment: What it means for Employers
The recently enacted Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 (the Act) has made several significant changes to casual employment in Australia. As of 26 March 2021, the Fair Work…
Posted on 24 May 2021When should I make a power of attorney?
Some clients feel they are too young to worry about putting a power of attorney in place, and that it is something for later in life. Sadly we also see clients who have left…
Posted on 24 May 2021Family Trusts – beware the 8% duty surcharge
If you are purchasing residential property in your discretionary (family) trust, or may in future, then read on. In 2015, Victoria introduced an 8% stamp duty surcharge for foreign purchasers of residential property. This…