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The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) provides that an employer can only make a deduction from an employee’s pay in certain circumstances.

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Bankruptcy can be entered into either voluntarily or on application by a creditor. Approximately 90% of bankruptcies are entered into voluntarily by the individual declaring to the court that they do not have the means to pay off their debts. Whether or not entering into voluntary bankruptcy is the right decision for you depends on your unique circumstances.

What can you do if water is leaking through the roof or ceiling of a property which has an Owners Corporation? Who is responsible for paying for the repairs? The answers to these questions depend on a number of factors as a member of our Litigation Team explains.

At any stage in your life, you may need a Will, regardless of your age. To ensure peace of mind and a greater level of certainty surrounding the division of your assets after your death, the making of a valid Will is something which is highly recommended.

As of 1 November 2019, Victoria’s new Labour Hire Licensing Scheme comes into force. If your business hires workers from another business to work for you, you will need to ensure that they are registered under the Labour Hire Licensing Scheme or otherwise risk facing civil penalties in excess of $500,000.00.

Cyber attacks have become commonplace. Data protection and privacy policies are becoming increasingly important for any organisation which holds highly sensitive information, including Charities and Not-for-Profit organisations.

Coping with the loss of a loved one is naturally a very emotional time, and often it can be difficult as the executor of a Will to know what to do and where to start. The following checklist is intended to assist executors through this difficult time, detailing what is required to be done to get the administration process underway.

Being a member of an Owners Corporation comes with various financial and legal responsibilities. A paramount legal requirement when selling a property subject to an Owners Corporation is to ensure that the Vendor’s Statement specifies all relevant Owners Corporation information including, but not limited to, rates and annual general meeting resolutions. This information is generally contained in an Owners Corporation Certificate, which is prepared by the Owners Corporation Manager (‘OCM’). So, what happens if your Owners Corporation is inactive?

Disputes often arise between builders and owners and, when they do, they are often difficult, expensive and time-consuming to resolve – especially if litigation is required. Domestic Dispute Resolution Victoria (‘DBDRV’) is a free service established to assist owners and builders with the resolution of their dispute prior to the instigation of VCAT proceedings. Where negotiations between parties have failed to reach a resolution, the DBDRV provides a venue for parties to air grievances and attempt to settle the matter with the assistance of an independent third party.

Recent changes have modified the conditions required for a spousal stamp duty exemption when transferring property, whether as a married couple or as de facto partners. Read here for more information surrounding the consideration requirements to be eligible to receive this exemption.

Setting up a not-for-profit organisation can be a complex and rather daunting process. We have compiled a checklist of key matters that you will need to consider beforehand.

There have been recent amendments to the Duties Act 2000 (Cth) (Chapter 2, Part 4B) in relation to stamp duty and economic entitlements. We list below how these changes impact stamp duty payable for Victorian property transactions and key factors for avoiding unexpected duty obligations.