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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!

$1.78 Billion Proposed Acquisition – Woolworths and BP

Competition watchdog, ACCC once again doubles down on potentially anti-competitive deals

How The Name Of Your Startup Could Affect Your Funding

Has it ever crossed your mind that your startup's name could affect how much investor-funding you receive? According to a recent study, such a correlation exists.

APRA lifts capital requirements making it ‘undoubtedly strong’

APRA has once again ‘upped the ante’ to brace Australia for an unstable housing market.

Jawbone goes into liquidation from overfunding

Nowadays, too much money can be a key to demise

ACCC Moves Forward With Legal Action Against Ford

Guilty of Ford-ulence?

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What does Australia import?

As a medium-sized economy but also an island nation, it might be surprising to know that we've historically had a trade surplus. Read more here.

The Unanonymous Census: Privacy Changes in 2016

This year, your census data will cease to be anonymous as the names and addresses of citizens will be in the possession of the ABS.

Why You Need a Privacy Lawyer

Find out why you should consider hiring a privacy lawyer.
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.

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.

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Resigning During Probation: How Much Notice? (2026 Update)

Resigning during probation might seem like a simple process. However, there’s more to it.
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.

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.

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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