Legal
The Smart Buy: How a Property Agent Can Guide You to Your Dream Home
5 September
Seeking professional advice when looking to buy a property is an important step, especially if youâre new to the market or dealing with complex situations. Here are some key instances when you should consider consulting a property agent and what...[Read More]
What is Defamation?
29 August
Defamation is a legal term for making false statements about a person or an organisation that can harm their reputation.  Defamation can occur in two primary forms: Libel: Defamation in written or published form, including online content,...[Read More]
Amazon, Bunnings to face new questions over customers
28 August
Amazon and Bunnings are among big corporations to be put in the spotlight over their treatment of suppliers, amid a renewed focus on competition as Australians struggle with the cost of living. Senior executives from the chains have been recalled to...[Read More]
Aussies want AI restrictions, though most donât use it
22 August
Almost three in four Australians want laws to restrict the use of generative AI tools and most people believe the technology is being developed too quickly, a survey has found. But the university research, released on Monday, found less than half of...[Read More]
Blood, sweat and fears: laws may not protect workers
21 August
Australian workers could be dismissed if they do not agree to invasive medical tests despite proposed changes to privacy laws, a report warns. The Australia Institute study, released on Tuesday, investigated the experiences of workers from the...[Read More]
Clean energy economy âneeds skills training rebalanceâ
15 August
Australia will need to work fast to remodel its workforce for net-zero industries and other economic and strategic shifts, warns the head of the nationâs jobs and skills agency. As debate continued in parliament on the governmentâs signature...[Read More]
Pressure on raise-the-age promise amid youth crime
14 August
Plans to raise the age from criminal responsibility beyond 12 in Victoria are being thrown into doubt. The state government is persisting with raising the age to 12 but has become reticent to reaffirm a previous pledge to lift it a second time as...[Read More]
The instant asset write-off is now law â Find out if your business is eligible for the $20,000 instant asset write-off.
8 August
Have you purchased or upgraded a business asset? If your business has an aggregated annual turnover of less than $10 million, you may be able to deduct the full cost of eligible assets which cost less than $20,000, under the instant asset...[Read More]
Rex bailout likely, but not necessary: administrator
7 August
Regional carrier Rex remains locked in bailout discussions, but its administrators say the airline can still thrive without government support. Administrators were appointed to five companies in the Rex group on July 30, with the airline grounding...[Read More]
Laws âpowerlessâ as Aussie animals deemed endangered
7 August
Eight Australian animals and five plants have been deemed endangered and laws to protect them are âpowerlessâ as the destruction or degradation of their habitats continue. The updated threatened species list was revealed by the Australian...[Read More]
More inclusion, job chances in disability report reply
31 July
Australians with disabilities will have greater protection from discrimination and increased job access, the federal government has pledged in its long-awaited response to the disability royal commission. While the Commonwealth has said it would...[Read More]
Calls to expand building code to boost flood resilience
31 July
Construction codes for buildings in areas prone to natural disasters should focus on whether homes would be liveable in the immediate aftermath of a flood or bushfire, a parliamentary inquiry has heard. A federal committee examining the response by...[Read More]
Pump and dump share scheme âtried to rig stock pricesâ
24 July
An alleged scheme to artificially inflate share prices before selling the stock has been busted by the financial regulator. Participants in the alleged âpump and dumpâ scheme face up to 15 years behind bars and fines of more than $1 million,...[Read More]
High-caffeine brands seized in âenergy drinkâ crackdown
24 July
Hundreds of highly caffeinated beverages have been removed from shelves in a crackdown on potentially harmful energy drinks. Beverages with almost double the maximum allowed caffeine content are among almost 700 drinks seized during inspections of...[Read More]
Navigating the intricacies of family Law: Why professional guidance is essential
18 July
Family law is a highly sensitive niche that profoundly impacts the lives of individuals and families. Given its intricate nature, seeking professional advice is paramount to effectively navigating its complexities. Here, we explore some trending...[Read More]