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In his follow up article on recent changes to the FWA, Workplace Relations Law Accredited Specialist Samuel Ellemor looks at the much talked about 'right to disconnect'.

Due to come into effect on 26 August 2024, the Federal Government’s latest changes to the Fair Work Act intend to strike a fairer balance between employees and businesses, but they come with higher risks to businesses. Samuel Ellemor, Accredited Specialist (Workplace Relations), explains.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Our Property Law team provide a snapshot of possible tax implications, such as land tax and CGT, for properties included in a deceased estate.

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.

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.

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.