The Australian Tax Office is cracking down on the black economy, also known as the cash-in-hand economy. The introduction of the goods and services tax (GST) in 2000 aimed to support the beginning of the end for the cash economy in Australia. Yet, studies suggest that the GST merely slowed the growth at best, and […]
Read MoreThere has been a large amount of changes to the Australian visa system recently, and 2018 has seen the Subclass 457 Temporary Skilled Work visa abolished. Effective from March 18th 2018, this visa was replaced with a new Subclass 482 visa, otherwise known as the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (TSS). While the premise of the […]
Read MoreEmployment is something that is free-will, in most cases. This means that employers are usually free to dismiss any employee for any reason that falls within the law. However, in some cases, legal termination of employment can sometimes appear illegal. You may have performance-based reasons for the dismissal, but if you can’t prove it with […]
Read MoreAs of the 9th January 2018, it is legal for couples of the same sex to get married in Australia. Aside from gaining equality when it comes to being an Australian citizen, there are actually some very important legal benefits that come with being able to marry a partner of the same sex. Below are […]
Read MoreA new year is here, and it might be that you’re thinking about the future by preparing your Will. If you haven’t ever considered it, it’s never too early to do so. If you’ve decided to write your Will, you have two options of how to go about creating one; via a DIY home Will […]
Read MoreAlthough a formal ceremony isn’t required to be in a de facto relationship, and different laws apply, they can still hold some of the same rights as a marriage. Because of this, assets held both jointly and solely by either person, regardless of when they were acquired, may mean that either person could receive a […]
Read MoreEveryone who has watched television for more than five minutes has seen a criminal with the cuffs slapped on and the police officer reading them their rights, lines that most of us can recite from memory just from TV: “You have the right to remain silent…” But how close is Law & Order to the […]
Read MoreMore than 5500 workers dobbed in their employer for paying cash in hand this last financial year, using the Australian Tax Office’s tip line. Over 95% made this report anonymously. The Australian Tax Office (hereafter, ATO) has estimated that across Australia, 1.6 million businesses are engaging in the practice for a variety of reasons, including […]
Read MorePart of buying your own home is selecting the neighbourhood you will live in, and the feel of the area and the local community. With Melbourne’s population exploding, however, it’s no surprise that there is a push for bigger residential and commercial developments in even traditionally more outer suburbs. If you have a concern about […]
Read MoreShould I start my own company or a franchise? Franchising can be an attractive concept for people looking to start their own small business with only a little business experience. They offer a multitude of opportunities to grow and develop your own business and income, with the support that a large business provides, including an […]
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