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6 Tips to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Here at Greenhalgh Pickard, green is not just in our name but it’s engrained in our nature. We are passionate about enacting positive social and environmental change and we believe in todays day and age, as a business you should be making steps...
Time is Running Out: Instant Asset Write-Off Threshold Reducing to $20,000 as of 1st of July
Small businesses must act quickly and take advantage of the favourable but temporary instant asset write-off conditions, as it is about to be reduced $20,000 in July. Starting from the 2023-24 financial year, businesses with an aggregated annual...
How Can Family Law Solicitors Help You And Your Family?
Navigating the complex world of family law can be a daunting task and having the right family law solicitor on your side can make all the difference. In this article, we'll outline some of the services that our Sunshine Coast family law solicitors...
Purchasing a Property at a Mortgage Auction – Read This First!
The dream of owning a home is one that many people work hard to achieve. However, the process of buying a home is complex, with various legal hurdles to navigate. One such hurdle is the sale of a property by a mortgagee in possession. Unfortunately,...
Looking to live in Australia with your partner?
Partner visas allow an individual who is either the spouse or partner of an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, to apply for an Australian visa. This is based on them being in a genuine, committed, ongoing...
The Importance of Complying with National Employment Standards
The Importance of Compliance with National Employment Standards Ensuring compliance with the National Employment Standards is a fundamental requirement for all employers. Failure to comply with these standards can lead to significant penalties not...
Successful Co-parenting: Tips From Family Law Professionals
Navigating the complexities of separation or divorce can be challenging, especially when children are involved. Co-parenting can be a solution that provides stability and support for children during this difficult time. In this article, we'll explore...
Why is everyone talking about banning the pay secrecy clause and how will this affect your workplace?
The right to equal pay is an essential component of a just and equitable workplace. The right to equal pay is an essential component of a just and equitable workplace. Employees now have the freedom to discuss and disclose their remuneration and...
Do I Need Legal Assistance for Large Financial Transactions?
Don’t Lose Your Deposit! Why You Should Always Get Professional Assistance for Large Financial TransactionsA recent case from the Supreme Court just came to light where the buyers of a commercial property lost their $400k+ deposit due to a key...
Solicitor vs Lawyer
If you’re not well-versed in the legal field, you may use the terms “solicitor” and “lawyer” interchangeably, however there are key differences between the two. In this blog, we’ll define the terms, their duties/roles and which one you may need for...
Recent changes to Working from Home Deductions. Could you be claiming more?
Effective from 1st July 2022 The Working from Home Fixed Rate deduction will increase from 52 cents per hour to 67 cents per hour and will apply from this tax year - July 1 2022 to June 30 2023. What’s changed? There still exists the 2 methods...
Proactive Workplace Sexual Harassment Laws – How does this affect me?
Sexual harassment was already unlawful in the workplace. What’s changed? As of 6 March 2023, sexual harassment is now expressly prohibited in all workplaces.Employers now have positive obligations to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual...
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