How do I enforce my payment claim under BIFSOPA?
Tips on what you can do to receive payment The new BIFSOPA act is now in effect, which means your business practices must change with it. In this blog post, the MDL Construction Law team run you through how you can enforce your payment claim to comp
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What you need to know about the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)
The new ‘mega ombudsman’ for complaints regarding financial disputes If you feel you’ve been treated unfairly by an insurer, bank or other finance provider, there is now one place to go in Australia for consumers and small businesses to submit compl
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What is in a typical franchise agreement?
5 things your franchisor must provide youSo you’re thinking about purchasing a franchise business and taking the exciting step of becoming a small business owner.You’ve met with your prospective franchisor, and things are looking good. You’re happy t
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What to look out for in a lease for a franchise business
Questions to ask yourself before you sign As a new franchise business owner, in most cases you’ll be operating your business from commercial premises – which in most cases means you’ll need to arrange a lease for your business.Naturally, every franc
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Anderson Brady Lawyers Join McCarthy Durie Lawyers
McCarthy Durie Lawyers are proud to announce our acquisition of Anderson Brady Lawyers,a Brisbane based firm located in the heart of the CBD. This is an exciting time for us, as weintegrate the experience and skillset of the AB team. The incorporatio
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Workers' compensation changes come a step closer
Changes to the way in which injured workers receive compensation could soon come into force across Queensland if a recent Bill receives assent.
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CCIQ welcomes Brisbane's new commercial contracts policy
SMEs will benefit from Brisbane City Council's Innovative Proposals Policy, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland has suggested.
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5 steps to starting a new business
Entrepreneurs looking to set up a business in Queensland often need to follow a number of steps to ensure they remain within the law.
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Foreign property buyers 'will not face new state taxes'
The Queensland government has promised not to introduce new state taxes for foreign property buyers, despite changes announced in Victoria.
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