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How Much Should You Pay an Accountant in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide for 2026

Wondering how much you should pay an accountant in Australia to do your taxes? Read our comprehensive guide.

Lawpath New Business Index March 2026: 124,516 New Businesses and the Trends Shaping Australia’s Economy

How Do I Add a Director to My Company?

If your company is expanding, evolving, or changing direction, you might wonder how to add a director to the company. Here is our step-by-step legal guide!

How to Wind Up an Abandoned Company

Looking to wind up an abandoned company in Australia? Here is your “how-to” guide with a step-by-step legal process.

How to Remove a Director from a Pty Ltd Company

Removing a company director in Australia is a sensitive issue that requires full compliance. Follow our guide to understand your rights and responsibilities in the process.

Company Setup Costs and Tasks in Australia: A Simple Guide to Business Registration (2026 Update)

Are you wondering how much it costs to start a company in Australia? Check out our detailed guide with pro tips inside!

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Unfair Dismissals: An Employer Perspective

Want to terminate an employee? Worried it may seem unreasonable? Learn about unfair dismissal to protect yourself from unwanted claims.

Terms Of Use vs Privacy Policy: Website Differences

Planning to make a website for your business or organisation? In this guide, we'll explain the difference between a terms of use and privacy policy.

What Tax Should I Pay if I’m Self-employed?

Self-employed but not sure how taxation works? Read on to see how the taxation regime applies to you.

What’s the Difference Between a Lawyer and Barrister? (2026 Update)

Barristers are lawyers, but not all lawyers are barristers. Find out what the difference is between a lawyer and a barrister here.

How Long Should Your Notice Period Be?

A notice period is a crucial time for you and your employer to prepare for your departure. Find out how long yours should be here.

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Is It Legal to Sign on Someone Else’s Behalf? (2026 Update)

As a general rule, signing on someone else's behalf is legal so long as you are authorised to sign for them. Find out more here.
Employee Resignation Without Notice: Is This Legal?

Employee Resignation Without Notice: Is This Legal?

Have you ever wondered if an employee's resignation without notice is legal? Find out in this article.
Minimum Hours for Shift Work

A Guide to the Minimum Hours for Shift Work

Our post will give you a clear guide about what you need to know about minimum hours for shift work in Australia.

Company Registration Checklist: 10 Questions to Answer Before You Register

Planning to start a company? This company registration checklist covers 10 questions to answer before you register.

Common Tax Deductions for Businesses in 2026: An Overview

This article will ensure you know the key tax deductions for your business in 2025 and ensure you know how to navigate them.

What’s A Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) Company? (2026 Update)

Multilevel Marketing (MLM) companies operate by paying a commission fee to those who sell their products. However, signing up to an MLM can be risky.

How to Maximise Your Tax Refund for 2026

This post will run you through how to best maximise your tax refund for this 2025 end of financial year.

What You Can’t Claim in Taxes This EOFY 2026: The ATO’s Weirdest Tax Deductions Revealed

This article dives into all things you need to know about tax deductions this EOFY and the weirdest deductions ever claimed, revealed by the ATO.

Unlocking Small Business Superannuation Tax Deduction Strategies for 2026

Maximise your small business superannuation tax deductions! Discover tips on how to manage taxes, boost compliance, and support business growth in Australia.

Bullying & Harassment in the Workplace

Workplace bullying is far more common than it should be. It can ruin a great job and make the culture of a company toxic and unproductive.

What Should an Employee Handbook Include?

An employee handbook is a useful resource that ensures all employees are aware of rules and expectations. To learn more about what it should contain, read on.

How Does Compassionate Leave Work?

Under the NES, a full or part time employee has the right to take a minimum of two days of compassionate leave. Accordingly, this allows them to care for a member of their immediate family who has sustained a life threatening illness or injury, or dies.

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