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LIQUOR LICENSING FEE REDUCTIONS 2021/2022

Posted on May 10, 2021

Recently, the South Australian Government has made an important announcement regarding liquor licensing fees. As another support measure, eligible businesses will receive a fifty percent (50) fee…

OBLIGATIONS OF COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL LEASES

Posted on May 07, 2021

Since the supreme court case Diakou Nomineees Pty Ltd v Gouger Street Pty Ltd and Ors [2017] SASC 72 (“Diakou”), Leases that were previously exempt from the Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995 (SA)…

What do you need to know about Intervention Orders?

Posted on May 05, 2021

An intervention order is previously known as a restraining order. It is a court order which prohibits a person (the defendant) from behaving in a particular manner towards a protected person or…

Skilled Migration Australia

Posted on May 04, 2021

The General Skilled Migration Program, the Australian government is designed to attract migrants who make a significant contribution to the Australian economy, and fill positions areas which are…

Corporate Trustee

Posted on May 03, 2021

A trust is a relationship where a trustee, either an individual or a company carries on business for the beneficiaries. A trust may be discretionary. What this means is that the trustee decides how…

UNFAIR PREFERENCE PAYMENTS

Posted on April 30, 2021

In the course of conducting your business, it is important to ensure you are not dealing with an insolvent company. Many do not consider the implications of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (“the…

Partner Visa Grant

Posted on April 28, 2021

As mentioned in our previous article, in most partner visa applications, you will first be granted a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820). However, for those of you who have been in a long-term…

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Posted on April 22, 2021

The most recent South Australian Equal Opportunity Report presented by Steph Halliday and the spotlight on behaviour in workplaces across country serve as timely reminders of our rights when it comes…

Legal Issues to Consider When Starting A Business

Posted on April 19, 2021

There are a variety of legal issues to consider when it comes to starting your business. Everything from your business name to its structure to its operation has legal consequences.Business…

Commercial Lease Agreements

Posted on April 16, 2021

A lease agreement is the formal document containing all the agreed terms and conditions of the contract which provides recognised property rights to an individual. It becomes binding once it is…