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2023 MAJOR FUNDRAISER STAND UP FOR RIZEUP

ASIC commences court proceedings for alleged 'greenwashing' for the first time ever

ASIC commenced its first ever court proceeding for alleged greenwashing conduct against a superannuation fund amid its crackdown on greenwashing in the financial services and products sector.

From Canberra to Court: What constitutes "reasonable additional hours" under the Fair Work Act?

New claims filed in the Federal Court are set to analyse a rarely-litigated section of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act) concerning whether an employee's additional hours of work are reasonable or unreasonable.

Super times to be a contractor? The Federal Court clarifies the extended definition of employee for the purposes of superannuation payments to contractors

Superannuation obligations to independent contractors have finally been clarified by the Courts, giving employers and businesses further clarity on whether contractors are entitled to superannuation contributions.

"Gaping hole" in employment relationship leads to the Fair Work Commission finding CEO an independent contractor

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has delivered another judgment analysing the distinction between employees and independent contractors.

Refunds may be available to those charged surcharge purchaser duty or surcharge land tax in NSW

Revenue NSW has recently announced that stamp duty and land tax surcharges imposed on foreign persons that acquire or hold residential property in New South Wales are inconsistent..