Can a builder make changes to a domestic building contract?
Any change to building plans are usually described as ‘variations’. In Victoria, the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic) sets out procedures that...
Read MoreCOVID-19: What are the safe harbour laws in Australia?
The Federal Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020 (Cth) (“Omnibus Act”) has introduced various measures designed to assist people and...
Read MoreGenuine Redundancy and the JobKeeper scheme in Australia
If an employee is made redundant, and that employee is dismissed as a result of the redundancy, the employee cannot sue their employer for unfair dismissal...
Read MoreWhat may happen to your assets after separation or divorce?
If you and your ex-partner cannot reach an agreement relating to the division of your property post separation, then you can apply to the court for...
Read MoreCOVID-19: Tips to maintain positive cash flow in your business
The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a profound impact on the Australian economy and local Australian businesses. Even though we are wading through...
Read MoreCOVID-19: What are the “Stay at home” laws in Victoria?
As is the case nationwide, the Victorian government has directed all Victorians to stay at home where possible to limit the spread of the coronavirus...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Omnibus Regulations 2020 and Leases in Victoria
Under section 15 of the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 (“the Act”), the Minister for Small Business in Victoria is empowered to pass...
Read MoreCOVID-19: What are the changes to insolvency laws in Australia
In late March 2020 the Government enacted the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020 (the Act) to provide an economic response, and deal...
Read MoreCOVID-19: What are the changes to foreign investments in Australia?
Effective from 29 March 2020, the Federal Treasurer announced temporary changes to the foreign investment review framework and how foreign investments in...
Read MoreCOVID-19: Modern awards and recent changes you should know
In response to the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic and subsequent state government mandated shut-downs, the Fair Work Commission approved various...
Read MoreCOVID-19: Modern awards and recent changes you should know
Legal Updates: DSA Law launches eMagazine, LawSight
Fresh thinking and a focus of energy. This year has already been a big year for DSA Law and we are delighted to launch our first eMagazine, LawSight. The...
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COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Bill 2020 and Commercial Leases
Since Scott Morrison announced and released the Mandatory Code of Conduct on 7 April 2020 with respect to commercial and retail leases, lawyers have been...
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