Estate planning is the focus of new research
The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Health Law Research Centre is conducting a study on the process of making a will and distributing assets. The aim of the study is to explore the level of…
Read more Crime rate is decreasing in Queensland
A number of initiatives, such as increasing the number of frontline police and introducing tougher laws, tackling crime in Queensland are having a positive impact according to new statistics. Premier…
Read more Does your employment agreement meet Australian workplace laws?
A fast-food franchise signed a Proactive Compliance Deed in 2012 with the Fair Work Ombudsman to ensure that it was following Australian workplace laws. The self-audit of the employment records has…
Read more Small business is an integral part of the Queensland economy
The Queensland government will emphasise the importance of small business to the Queensland economy during Small Business Week in September. In a newsletter regarding small business week, the…
Read more Gender reporting may address the widening pay gap
The gender pay gap has reached its highest point in thirty years, according to statistics released last week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Men were found to earn on average $283.20…
Read more Property developers under scrutiny
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) will be paying closer attention to property developers, especially those using trusts for the purpose of not declaring income. ATO Deputy Commissioner Tim Dyce said in…
Read more A strong spring expected for the Queensland property market
Increased buyer confidence may contribute to growth in the Queensland residential property market in the next quarter, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ). REIQ Acting CEO…
Read more Queensland Supreme Court decide beneficiary in imprecise will
A recent case at the Queensland Supreme Court highlights the importance of estate planning and regularly updating your will. The case concerned an imprecise will. The deceased had had two wills made…
Read more Small business owners have low incomes, but more assets
Australian small business owners have low incomes, however they make up for this in assets, a new study has found. The research, conducted by University of Western Sydney Deputy Vice-Chancellor…
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