News/Events

Changes to minimum wages and parental leave payments start 1 July

A lot happens from 1 July every year, but this year don’t forget that the 3.4% increase to the federal minimum rates granted by Fair Work Australia earlier this month takes effect.

Completion of the Caring for Older Australians Enquiry

The final report into Caring for Older Australians has been completed and sent to the Australian Government for its consideration.

Incapacity is becoming the buzz word

At the invitation of the Tasmanian Law Society, Brian Herd will be speaking in Hobart on 8 July on the subject of the effect of parental incapacity on families and estate plan.

The Proposed Business Name Regime

Australian businesses have been required to register their business name in every state and territory in which they wanted to trade.

EMPLOYMENT ISSUES ARISING FROM A TRANSFER OF BUSINESS

A transfer of business is a common occurrence. As well as considering the transfer of general assets and liabilities, it is important to consider how to deal with the transfer of employees and their entitlements.