Accountants are often called on to provide advice on wage related issues, and to provide payroll services to their clients. In doing so it is important that accountants are aware of their potential liability under the Fair Work Act 2009. The consequences of underpaying staff are serious. Being involved in a contravention can lead to legal action and huge penalties against the accountant. Read More
The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (C’th) amendments provide for an extension of the unfair contract term protection for consumers to be extended to businesses employing fewer than 20 employees. Read More
Enduring powers of attorney in Victoria changed on 1 September 2015, with the commencement of the Powers of Attorney Act 2014. Now powers of attorney appointments must be made under the new Powers of Attorney Act using the new forms. Read More
Congratulations to Dianne Hodge on becoming a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Commercial Tenancy Law. Read More
Sarah Lindsey, former Senior Associate with our firm, has recently been appointed as a Principal. Read More
Lachlan Vallance, former Senior Associate of Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams, has been appointed as a Principal. Lachlan joined the team over seven years ago and he successfully sat the rigorous Law Institute of Victoria’s Specialist Accreditation exams in Wills & Estates in 2014. Read More