Our article dated 10 January 2023 set out some of the basic concepts around the new Windfall Gains Tax ("WGT") set to be introduced from 1 July 2023. In this short update we highlight some more detail on the WGT. The taxable...

Last year, the High Court made two important decisions that significantly altered the test differentiating employees and contractors. Businesses scrambled to make sure their contracts properly reflected their relationships with em...

Most people are aware of the importance of having a comprehensive, legally binding Will that sets out precisely how your assets are to be distributed upon your death and who is to be in charge of administering your estate. But how...

The last 30 years have seen a significant shift in the role of grandparents. In the past, many grandparents were avid spectators, whereas today, more grandparents have an active role in their grandchildren's lives.[1] The Austr...

If you’re at a stage in your life where you feel you need to write up your Will, then here’s everything you might need to know about completing one. What is a Will? A Will is a person’s last will and testament; a legal doc...

2023 will see the staggered roll out of three new pieces of legislation set to significantly impact both employers and employees of all business types. This article deals with some of the key changes implemented by this legislatio...