IN THIS ISSUE: When is an individual liable for Award underpayments? Recent penalties awarded against individuals Wage increase effective 1 July 2015 – a timely reminder to review pay rates WHEN IS AN INDIVIDUAL LIABLE FOR AWARD UNDERPAYMENTS? An individual, not just...
Its Taking Off! Australia’s Startup Economy
As published in CK Momentum Issue 7 (Click here to download) Cloud based tech companies, scalability and disruptive technology. Small, agile startups rushing to innovate and find a gap in the market. It is activity on a scale that has never been seen before. The...
PPSR – Automatic Notification Service
As published in CK Momentum Issue 6 (Click here to download) Keeping up to date with what charges are held over your business can be time consuming and costly. It is impractical for business owners to constantly search the Personal Property Securities Register...
Practical Considerations in Lease Negotiations
As published in CK Momentum Issue 7 (Click here to download) Congratulations! You are ready to start scaling your business and take on your first commercial lease! Now comes the negotiations with the landlord on the commercial terms of lease. Here we list some tips...
Reduced Corporate Insolvencies: Is It Time to Rejoice?
As published in CK Momentum Issue 6 (Click here to download) ASIC'S December 2015 insolvency statistics show that corporate insolvencies in the second quarter of the 2014/15 financial year were down 20% on the same period last year. Associate, Adam Khan, queries...
Top 10 Amendments to the Queensland Building & Construction Commission Act 1991
In October 2014, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Amendment Act 2014 (“Amendment Bill”) was passed. The Amendment Bill amends the current Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) (“QBCC Act”). The QBCC Act affects builders,...
UPDATE: The China-Australia Free Trade
As published in CK Momentum Issue 6 (Click here to download) In our previous issue, we broadly addressed the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (“ChAFTA”). For Australia, the winners are the dairy, mining and services sectors which will benefit from the eventual...
What’s News in the Agribusiness Sector?
As published in CK Momentum Issue 6 (Click here to download) The Australian agribusiness sector continues to be the focus of strong interest from foreign investors, commentators and the Federal Government. Predictions over the last few years have proved reasonably...
When a Full and Final Settlement Might Not be as Full and Final as Intended
The High Court's recent Judgment in Lavin v Toppi contains useful reminders and guidance on the liability of co-sureties. Litigation & Insolvency Associate, Adam Khan, looks at the broader implications of the case. THE FACTS Mrs Lavin and Ms Toppi guaranteed a...
Individuals Liable for Award Underpayments
IN THIS ISSUE: When is an individual liable for Award underpayments? Recent penalties awarded against individuals Wage increase effective 1 July 2015 – a timely reminder to review pay rates WHEN IS AN INDIVIDUAL LIABLE FOR AWARD UNDERPAYMENTS? An individual, not just...
Family Violence and Employment – What You Need to Know
IN THIS ISSUE: Family Violence is an issue that has received considerable prominence in recent times and an awareness of the prevalence of the issue is emerging in workplaces. How does an employer respond when a staff member is a victim of family violence? How does an...
Top 10 Amendments to the Queensland Building & Construction Commission Act 1991
In October 2014, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Amendment Act 2014 (“Amendment Bill”) was passed. The Amendment Bill amends the current Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) (“QBCC Act”). The QBCC Act affects builders,...