Recent News
New Regulations for Fixed-Term Employment Contracts Starting December 6th
Effective from 6 December 2023, Australia will see the introduction of stringent regulations on fixed-term employment contracts. This part of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs Better Pay) Act 2022. The changes will contemplate...
Recent revisions to sunset clauses that could impact your construction project
Are you aware of the new amendment passed regarding sunset clauses in an off-the-plan contract? Sunset clauses in off-the-plan land sale contracts have been refined as of November 14, 2023. The Queensland Government successfully passed the Body...
Release clauses in litigation disputes and what they mean post-settlement?
What claims am I releasing as part of my litigation dispute settlement? And what claims am I being released from? Are you settling a dispute? Be aware of your release clauses. Settlement agreements, often accompanied by broad release clauses,...
Choosing a business structure for your startup
Choosing a business structure for your new enterprise is an important step in your initial startup phase, which involves selecting an entity through which you want to operate your business. Structuring not only affects things such as income tax, succession planning,...
Do I have a legal entitlement to work from home?
In this day and age and following Covid-19 pandemic, working from home is increasingly more popular. Companies and employees adjusted their lifestyles away from the office and now prefer it that way. However, controversy has arisen in the case Homes...
Crafting a Parenting Plan that works for Parents and Children
Parenting after separation can be a challenging journey, especially when trying to ensure the best interests of the children are met. Historically, the emphasis has always been on the child's welfare, leading to the evolution of 'parenting plans'....
Why do I need to disclose my finances in my Family Law matter?
Family law proceedings often involve complex financial matters, including the division of assets, determination of support obligations, and assessment of financial contributions. To ensure a just and equitable resolution, financial disclosure plays a...
What should business owners know about consumer guarantees?
So what do you need to know about consumer guarantees as a business owner? To avoid legal repercussions and hefty penalties imposed by the ACL, businesses must understand and adhere to consumer protection laws. Consumer guarantees are automatic and...
What is Climate Reporting and why is it important?
Green is not just in our name, it's in our nature. Our journey to Climate Reporting has been a simple and effective process with many benefits. Climate reporting is a subset of sustainability reporting that specifically centres on an organisation's actions to...
How to lodge a complaint against a bank/financial firm.
Do you have a complaint about a financial firm you engaged or been involved with? If so, we can help. Who is the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)? AFCA is a not-for-profit organisation that acts as an impartial party to help...
I’m starting a business – what’s next?
Starting a new business is an exciting time, however there a many intricate steps that must be taken, to ensure your business is legally set up in the best possible position to ensure longevity and growth. The first step in a business set up is...
Buyer Beware: Have you purchased a property with defects?
If you’ve just purchased a property and are only now seeing defects or problems that weren’t visible during prior inspections, we may be able to help you here at Greenhalgh Pickard. Buying a property should be an exciting milestone for anyone. For...
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