The cost of divorce and relationship breakdowns is increasing
The cost of divorce and family breakdowns to the national economy is more than $14 billion each year, according a recent News Corp analysis. The News Corp analysis looked at information available…
Read more SMEs optimistic, but without plans
Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are optimistic about the coming year, despite many lacking a formal business plan. Research from the Commonwealth Bank released in July 2014 found that…
Read more Debt agreements in Queensland reach a new high
Insolvency in Queensland What is a Debt Agreement ? A debt agreement (also called a Part IX agreement) is a binding agreement under Part IX of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 between a debtor and their…
Read more Understanding e-Conveyancing in Queensland
Lodgement of mortgages and discharges with the Queensland Land Registry can be completed electronically through Australia's first national online e-Conveyancing platform, Property Exchange Australia…
Read more What is intestacy?
In Queensland an intestacy arises when a person dies but does not leave behind a valid will or does not effectively dispose of their property in the will. Provisions for how assets are to be divided…
Read more What are unfair contract terms?
Presently the unfair contract provisions of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) apply to consumer contracts only, but do not apply to a contract to supply goods or services from one business to another…
Read more Privacy is vital for good customer relationships
Privacy is an important consideration when businesses are collecting personal and confidential information. The Queensland Business and Industry Portal states that educating staff can ensure a…
Read more Do you use bitcoins in your organisation?
If your organisation uses bitcoins or other crypto-currencies for any business transactions then new guidance from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) may be useful when completing 2013-14 income…
Read more Reforms to Sustainable Planning Act will save time and money
New planning reforms that will replace the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 are expected to save Councils and developers time and money. Two new Bills are being drafted by the Queensland Government -…
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