When a company experiences serious financial difficulties or goes into liquidation, employees may understandably be concerned about what happens to their unpaid wages and other employment entitlements. What happens if your employer cannot pay your outstanding wages? What about unused…
When a commercial dispute arises, you may believe that you have been misled, that funds have been mishandled, that contractual obligations have not been performed, or that another party has acted unlawfully. However, believing that something has gone wrong and…
Content Indexing Additional offences required to pass the ‘compelling reasons test’ Additional offences required to pass the ‘exceptional circumstances test’ New high degree of probability test for person on bail for certain offences Tougher bail test for repeat offenders New…
The State Revenue Office of Victoria (SRO) issues land tax and vacant residential land tax (VRLT) assessments based on a range of factors, including land ownership, land value, exemptions, trust structures and the use or occupation of the land. However,…
Construction projects usually involve a lot of money and complex relationships between multiple parties. With many moving parts, it is not uncommon for things to go wrong. This article provides a general overview of the 5 most common types of…
If your business is struggling financially, you may have heard terms like ‘winding up’ or ‘liquidation’. But what do these terms mean and what happens to you as a business owner if your company is wound up? This article explains…
Dear Valued Clients, We are pleased to announce the opening of our new office in Melbourne’s south-eastern region. Our Glen Waverley office is now located at Ground Floor, Suite 4/2 Brandon Park Drive, Wheelers Hill VIC 3150. This new location…
On 10 June 2025, important reforms were made to the Family Law Act 1975 which affects the division of property in family law. Whether through litigation (heard by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia) or alternative dispute resolution…
Evicting a tenant is rarely a simple process. In Victoria, landlords must follow strict legal procedures before they can require a tenant to leave a rental property. Failing to follow the correct process can result in delays, rejected applications, and…
Smart devices have become an integrated part of everyday life in the current age. These items provide great convenience, yet constant distraction. This is particularly the case while you are driving. It is well known that using a mobile phone…
