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Australia’s population reached 25 million in August 2018, 33 years ahead of predictions.  With the total employment in Australia projected to increase by 886,100 new positions by May 2023, Australia is currently experiencing major skill shortages across a number of industries and employers are nervous to see its lowest numbers in job applicants and workers […]

If your organisation is currently registered as a charitable institution and you receive tax concessions on this basis, you have until 9 November 2020 to check and, if required, amend your constitution. After that date if your constitution is not compliant, you may cease to qualify for those tax concessions including payroll tax, land tax

With the Health Care and Social Assistance industry projected to make the largest contribution of 250,300 new positions, is Australia ready for this growth? The Australian Health Care and Social Assistance industry expects an employment growth of 250,300 new positions by May 2023. Is Australia ready for this growth? According to the Department of Jobs

As seen in this month’s QHA Review – March 2019 This month we spoke about the issues sellers should consider when preparing their hotel business for sale. This article will approach the transaction from the buyer’s perspective. Some of the matters to consider in preparing to buy a hotel are: Who is buying? Often buyers

As published in the Queensland Bowler – March Edition Bowls clubs throughout Queensland are seeking opportunities to free up capital or increase profit as financial pressure continues in this industry. Clubs often don’t investigate their options until the future of the club is in trouble, however it is prudent for clubs to understand the options

Last month the Coalition government introduced the Fair Work Amendment (Right to Request Casual Conversion) Bill 2019 (Bill) into the House of Representatives. The Bill seeks to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) to insert into the National Employment Standards a new right for eligible casual employees to convert to full-time or part-time employment.

You may recall our article last year titled The Legacy of Grenfell – Combustible Cladding in Queensland where we notified you about the flow-on effects of the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower and subsequent investigation into buildings which may have combustible cladding in Queensland. One outcome of these investigations was the creation of new laws

When it comes to protecting their intellectual property, many organisations don’t know where to start. Andrew Nicholson distils the do’s and don’ts of Intellectual Property in these ten commandments to live by. Don’t assume you are first If you are second to invent the lightbulb you may be infringing and face legal action. Background checks

Spotlight thrown on Key IP Agreements: February 2019 A common mistake when acquiring a product is to assume that because you have paid for it then you own the IP rights. Often that is not the case and I have seen a number of examples of people finding that out too late. One of the

On 30 January 2019 the registration of any security interests that migrated to the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) with a seven year registration will expire. Any seven year registrations made in the first quarter of 2012 will also be falling due for renewal or expiry in the coming months. If you do not renew