How is the Federal Government assisting financially distressed businesses aside from JobKeeper?
In our previous Insight articles we discussed the changes to insolvency laws and safe harbour laws in Australia, including the various measures introduced...
Read MoreCOVID-19 OUTDOOR DINING | Planning Law Changes to help you re-open with outdoor dining option
After three long months of lockdown there is finally some good news for Victoria’s hospitality sector. Yesterday, Victoria’s Minister for Planning, Richard...
Read MoreCommercial & Retail Tenancies – New Regulations are In
In our article published 7 September 2020, we told you about the new legislation that was passing through parliament at, what felt like, a glacial pace,...
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COVID-19: Eviction Relief Extended for Commercial and Residential Tenancies in Victoria
Amendments to the existing regulation of Commercial & Retail tenancies, introduced in the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 (Vic), imposed...
Read MoreHow do I make an agreement legally binding?
You make many agreements throughout the day without realising. You promised your partner you’ll be home for dinner, you paid $1.20 for petrol on the way to...
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What is the Australian Consumer Law and Consumer Guarantees?
We often see the terms, Australian Consumer Law, and Consumer Guarantees, displayed when visiting a retail store. Notices of guarantees are generally...
Read MoreWhat is a Caveat and what you should know?
In Victoria, a caveat is used to record on the land’s title a person’s interest in that land that would not otherwise be reflected on the title, or are...
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Foreign Purchaser Duty Surcharge & Discretionary Trusts
As of midnight 1 March 2020, the Victorian State Revenue Office drew a line in the sand, imposing a mandatory 8% duty surcharge on the purchase of...
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When is a contract frustrated?
COVID-19 has had a major effect on everyday life, complicating even simple transactions like paying for groceries in a store. With so many restrictions, it...
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Can an employer force you to get a flu shot?
When implementing measures and policies to protect the health and wellbeing of employees as they return to the workplace, employers may consider requiring...
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DSA Law welcomes new Special Counsel
DSA Law continues to invest in talent, paying attention to client needs by bringing in a new Special Counsel. "Thanks to our committed, and responsive...
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WorkPac v Rossato: Are you a casual employee?
The Full Bench of the Federal Court, in the recent case of WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato FCAFC 84, confirmed its earlier decision in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Skene...
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