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Understanding the 7.5% Short Stay Levy: Essential Insights for Accommodation Providers
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.
When is legal professional privilege waived?
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.
'Tis the party season: Navigating legal pitfalls at the office Christmas party
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.
What happens when probate is granted in Victoria and assets are held interstate?
Wills & Estates Lawyer Julian Liu explains what happens when probate is granted in Victoria, where the deceased held assets interstate.
Litigation: The importance of being earnest...
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.
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Navigating Property Investment in Victoria, Australia: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Are you eyeing a property investment in Victoria, Australia? Exciting as it may seem, foreign investors should tread cautiously through the intricate web of regulations and tax implications that govern such transactions, as Property Lawyer Ignatius Suwanto explains.
Petrol Station leases: Key considerations before signing on the dotted line
Thinking of signing a lease for a petrol station? Senior Associate and Property Lawyer Shubha Rao outlines some important considerations before signing on the dotted line.
What does the term "Discharged Bankrupt" mean?
Bankruptcy can have a devastating effect on an individual's personal situation and future employment prospects. In some circumstances, even after being discharged from bankruptcy, ongoing obligations to the trustee in bankruptcy may remain, as Litigation Lawyer Sonali Mohla explains.
Commercial and Industrial Property Tax - What you need to know!
From 1 July 2024, Victoria will commence a transition to phase out stamp duty for commercial and industrial property and replace it with a new annual Commercial and Industrial Property Tax (‘CIPT’). Andre Ong, Accredited Specialist (Property Law) summarises how this new tax will impact existing and prospective property owners.
Purchasing a Minority Shareholding in a Company: A Practical Guide
Thinking of buying a small stake in a company? Commercial Lawyer Mehraaz Sidhu provides a handy guide for investors to ensure that your rights and interests are protected.
Foreign Resident Executors and Beneficiaries in your Will - Potential tax consequences
Appointing executors or beneficiaries who reside overseas in your Will can lead to significant tax and other financial consequences for your estate and your beneficiaries, as Binay Prasad, Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates Law) explains.
Dealing with Property in a Deceased Estate
Our Property Law team provides a snapshot of possible tax implications, such as land tax and CGT, for properties included in a deceased estate.
Hacked! Lessons from a Cyber Attack
In April 2023, a foreign cyber gang targeted the Australian office of international law firm HWLE and implemented a substantial data hack. The response, including through legal action in the Courts, has provided an interesting case study in how to respond to a cyber attack, as Managing Principal Mitchell Zadow explains.
Planning for incapacity
While it is not something that anyone wants to contemplate, it's possible that at some point in the future you or someone in your family will require assistance with making or implementing decisions regarding financial, medical or personal matters. Wills & Estates Lawyer Sarah Slattery outlines the benefits of having instructions in place to ensure your interests are protected.
Vacant Residential Land Tax - Is your property portfolio caught in the net?
Recent changes to Vacant Residential Land Tax capture all residential land in Victoria. Is your property portfolio caught in the net? Property Lawyer Jing Yuan Tay explains.
Donation-based crowdfunding to fund litigation – what are the risks?
Crowdfunding is a complex and developing area of litigation funding and not without risk. Ensure that you are aware of all the potential problems that may arise in the course of sourcing funds.
Can a Facebook post cost you?
Associate Principal Caroline Callegari summarises the consequences of a defamatory Facebook post for both author and victim, in Rodgers & Anor v Gooding [2023] QDC 115.
