In an Australian first, a Jim’s Mowing franchisee, Steve Thompson, has sued the Victorian State government over its controversial lockdown measures last year that prevented the franchisee from … [Read more...]
Australia’s travel restrictions- too restrictive?
Australia is nearing its fifth month of travel restrictions and while the majority of Australia is faring well (save Victoria), it begs the question, how long can we keep this up? As of March 2020, … [Read more...]
QUEENSLAND’S NEW RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL LEASING LAWS EXPLAINED
The National Cabinet’s Mandatory Code of Conduct - SME Commercial Leasing Principles During COVID 19 (“Code”) was first announced by the Federal Government on 3 April 2020. After nearly two (2) months … [Read more...]
A window of opportunity for restructure
As a consequence of the financial impact that COVID-19 has had on the economy, Australia has entered a recession for the first time in 29 years. If your business is experiencing financial … [Read more...]
Should I resolve my property matter during COVID-19?
For separating couples, uncertainty generated by the COVID-19 pandemic brings additional anxiety around the questions of whether to commence, continue or delay property settlement in the event that … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020 (Cth) response to the issuing of a statutory demand under the new laws
A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland, Sunstate Land Pty Ltd v Hiview Design & Construction Pty Ltd[2020 QSC 181], is one of the few cases in which the application of … [Read more...]