Many individuals often sign Residential Tenancy Agreements (“Agreement/s”) without thoroughly reading the document, nor understanding what is required of the parties to the Agreement. There are some key matters and obligations to be aware of, whether you are entering into an Agreement as a Landlord or as a Tenant. In NSW, the Residential Tenancies Act […]
Stamp duty can be a difficult concept to understand and is particularly challenging when parties are considering whether this is payable across NSW in relation to various commercial leases. It is important that thorough consideration is afforded to this area of law to ensure that no unwarranted penalties are incurred throughout or after the leasing […]
The recent Fair Work Commission decision of CFMEU & Matthew Howard v Mt Arthur Coal Pty Ltd [2021] FWCFB 6059 illustrated the nuances pertaining to “lawful and reasonable” directions by employers in the workplace, and the associated ramifications that can arise when there is a failure to engage in an appropriate consultation process between employers […]