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The New Industrial Relations Reforms for Casual Workers

Disclaimer: Since the publishing of this article, the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 has come into force. Please use caution if you are citing legislative material from this article as laws are subject to change. We recommend that you seek the most up-to-date law. The Federal Government is set… Read More

Letter of Demand, Debt Collection Basics For Business

Debt Collection Basics For Business

If you are owed money for goods or services, the first step in attempting to recover it is generally to send a letter of demand to the other party. This letter should set out the amount of money outstanding, a cut-off time to respond by, and notice that if no response is received by you… Read More

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Independent Contractor v Employee

Ongoing structural shifts within the workforce have exacerbated the importance of a clear distinction between employees and independent contractors. Flexible working-from-home arrangements and the rise of the gig economy have attracted the global workforce to a non-traditional means of employment. Greater autonomy and a more sustainable work-life balance are factors which are likely to catalyse… Read More

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What is the Difference between a Justice of the Peace and a Notary Public?

A Notary Public and Justice of the Peace are both individuals who offer services in order to verify identity and authenticate true copies of documents. To ensure that you are receiving the most appropriate service, however, it is essential to identify the differences between the two. What is a Justice of the Peace? Justices of… Read More

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Accessing Digital Assets – Estate Planning Essentials

The recent death of Gerald Cotten, former Chief Executive Officer of Canadian cryptocurrency exchange company, Quadriga CX, emphasises the importance of planning your electronic after-life. Mr Cotton’s death in India at the age of 30 has reiterated the chaos that can be created if digital assets have not been considered in an Estate plan. Mr… Read More