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Property Lawyer Michelle Oh looks at the recent changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding, and what this means for sellers and buyers in the Australian property market.

Australian Consumer Law (ACL) contains protections for prospective employees against false or misleading representations made during the recruitment process. It is critical that employers are aware of this, and how to avoid falling foul of the law, as Anthony Sangster Robles explains.

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Mitchell Zadow, Managing Principal and Accredited Commercial Law Specialist, reviews a recent case where the Full Federal Court rejected the Australian Taxation Office's long-standing position on how unpaid trust distributions should be treated for tax purposes.

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Administrative errors and dormant policies can no longer be blamed for the intentional underpayment of wages and other entitlements. Employment Lawyer Anthony Sangster Robles takes a look at Section 327A of the Fair Work Act which rings in serious legal consequences for directors, managers and shareholders found in breach.

The final article in our three-part series on Legal Professional Privilege (“privilege”) provides some useful tips for ensuring that the privilege in your legal advice and in the material created for and by your lawyer for the purposes of providing legal advice, is protected from inadvertent or deliberate disclosure and thus waiver of the privilege.

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A new 7.5% short stay levy applies to short-term accommodation bookings in Victoria — find out how this impacts you, who pays for the levy, and how to avoid penalties. Property Lawyer Coco Yu explains.

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When is legal professional privileged waived? A seemingly straightforward question! And the simple answer is - when the holder of the privilege acts in a way that is inconsistent with the communication remaining confidential. However, when it comes to the law, the answer is not always clear-cut, as Associate Principal Caroline Callegari explains.

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The end of year Christmas party can sometimes test the boundaries of acceptable behaviour and it is important for your team to remember that these are work events.

Wills & Estates Lawyer Julian Liu explains what happens when probate is granted in Victoria, where the deceased held assets interstate.

Honesty is important in all areas of your life, but especially when it comes to your conduct in legal proceedings. Associate Principal Caroline Callegari outlines the importance of being earnest so that your actions don’t later come back to bite you.

For many, owning real estate will often be the most significant asset and the cornerstone of financial (and personal) security. Therefore, when a relationship breaks down, it is critical that you take steps to ensure that on your death, your property will pass in accordance with your wishes. Binay Prasad, Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates Law), explains.

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Superannuation is a unique asset which does not automatically pass according to your Will. When your relationship breaks down, it is important to ensure that your superannuation will be paid in accordance with your final wishes. Binay Prasad, Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates Law), summarises the current situation in Victoria.

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