On 28 March 2023, the Federal Court ruled in Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union v OS MCAP Pty Ltd [2023] FCAFC 51 that employers must notify employees that they “have the option to either accept or reject a request to work on a public holiday.” This judgement was made against OS MCAP Pty… Read More
The rate of young first home buyers has declined in New South Wales as buyers take more time to save funds for transfer duties (also known as stamp duty). Despite this, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021) indicates a 10-year national 72% capital gain on property prices. These high property prices, coupled with significant transfer… Read More
Wills and estates can be a confusing topic for many people. However, it is crucial to understand what a will is, how it works, and why you should have one. In this blog article, we cover the common questions related to wills and estates. What is a Will? A Will is a document that sets… Read More
What is copyright? Copyright is the exclusive right of owners to protect certain creative works from being copied or reproduced by others, without permission. What types of work does copyright apply to? Copyright applies to artistic and creative works such as music, sound recordings, text (for example, in books, reports and webpages), films, television commercials,… Read More
When couples separate, a property settlement is one way of determining who owns what assets. This can be straightforward when the assets are clearly defined – such as a house, car, or income. However, assets like superannuation are less clear, and need to be carefully considered. Types of Superannuation There are a number of superannuation… Read More