Extra scope for low-cost legal support for business
Small businesses can now access low-cost legal support for an expanded range of disputes.
Federal Small Business Minister Julie Collins said $2.6 million had been
Read more4 March 2025Legal
Red tape review open to small business operators
The feedback lines are now open for Queensland small businesses to have their say on the government red tape inhibiting their progress.
State Small and Family Business
Read more25 February 2025
State land tax anomaly scaring away farm investment
Queensland’s farms are missing out on the opportunity for further capital investment to boost productivity and efficiency as a result of a land tax regime that is
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Cashflow issues impact 80 percent of small businesses
Nearly 80 percent of Australian small businesses reported cash flow problems over the past 12 months.
A new Commbank survey also found that more than a quarter of small
Read more20 January 2025
Business advice to avoid criminal underpayment risk
The Fair Work Ombudsman has assured business owners only intentional underpayment of staff will be pursued under new criminal laws, which came into effect on January
Read more7 January 2025
ASIC sues HSBC after customers lose $23 million
HSBC Bank Australia is being sued by the corporate watchdog after customers lost $23 million in unauthorised transactions.
The Australian Securities and Investments
Read more16 December 2024
‘Building work’ rulings create risks for contractors
A leading construction lawyer has urged contractors to ensure they are properly licensed after a series of court decisions impacted the definition of “building
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Update to Australian Core Skills Occupation List
Calling all goat farmers, print journalists and tour guides. Australia needs you.
The trio of professions are among the more than 450 occupations listed on the Federal
Read more4 December 2024
Trade mark stoush highlights brand risks
By McCullough Robertson Lawyers
A recent trade mark case in the Full Federal Court has highlighted the need for businesses to exercise caution when using descriptive
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Community legal services turn away over 1000 every day
At least 150,000 people impacted by domestic violence were turned away from community legal centres in the past year.
Community Legal Centres CEO Tim Leach said lack of
Read more28 November 2024