by Clayton Hellen
Insolvency Law reforms and its impact on business and directors
The Insolvency Law Reform Act 2016 (Act) is due to commence operation on 1 March 2017 and is the first …
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by RCR
Professional Recovery Services Pushes Into Victorian Market
Heightened demand for professional debt collection and recovery services has seen Professional Recovery Services move into the Victorian market with …
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Boutique Firm Ag Edwards Merges With Rostron Carlyle
Rostron Carlyle has strengthened its expertise across the Commercial and Property division with the recent merger of Brisbane and Gold …
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New Partner appointed to spearhead growth in Sydney
Rostron Carlyle has set its sights on growing its foothold in the Sydney market, with the appointment of James Hatzopoulos …
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by Peter Lee
Letter to India
Australia and India share the same National Day, 26 January. Yet as countries they are similar but different. Both India …
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by Paul Rojas
Crackdown on building products imported into Queensland
On the 25th May 2017, the Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Sport, Honourable Mick de Brenni, introduced into the Queensland Parliament the Building and Construction Legislation (Non-Conforming Building Products-Chain of Responsibility and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2017 regarding the proposed new laws with respect to building product safety.
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New Act Brings Major Changes for Construction Businesses
On 10 November 2017, the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 received royal assent, affecting every stakeholder in the building and construction industry in Queensland.
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Letter to India 2018
On the National Day for India and Australia on 26 January 2017, I was inspired to write a Letter to …
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by Levi Smouha
Illegal Phoenix Activity Reforms
Announcements in the Federal Budget for 2018-2019 saw the Turnbull government continue their crackdown on illegal phoenix activity. Their reform …
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Recommended Family Lawyer: Tuskeen Jacobs Makes the Doyle’s List
The prestigious directory’s 2019 Leading Family and Divorce Lawyers Rankings acknowledge those solicitors practicing within the areas of family law, matrimonial, parenting, property and spousal maintenance matters in the Queensland legal market who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
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RCR Lawyers supports start ups in the UQ accelerator program
On March 11, 2019, it was announced in Lawyers Weekly that Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers are proud supporters of UQ start-ups involved in the Universities new accelerator program.
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by rcrlawadmin
RCR Lawyers co-host an Investment and Business Migration seminar in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
On May 4, 2019, Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers were the co-hosts of an Investment and business migration seminar in Ho …
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Deserving Promotions in Commercial Litigation Department
We are delighted to [publicly] announce two very deserving promotions. Sarina Mari Alwi and Michel Finch have both promoted to Senior Associate.
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by Sam O’Connor
Supply Cocaine Charge Dropped
In early April 2018, police executed a search warrant on our client’s residence. At that time, police located a sunglasses …
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Coronavirus Update
Rostron Carlyle Rojas is committed to keeping you up to date on the Coronavirus pandemic. Last night, the Federal Parliament …
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The Federal Government of Australia wage subsidy scheme – Job Keeper Allowance 30 March 2020
The Federal Government of Australia wage subsidy scheme 30 March 2020 On 30 March 2020, the Australian Federal Cabinet met …
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by Michael Finch
QUEENSLAND UPDATE: Non-essential business, activity and undertaking Closure Direction (No. 4)
Non-essential business, activity and undertaking Closure Direction (No. 4) 1 April 2020 On 31 March 2020, the Chief Health Officer …
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by Jessica Dusevic
NSW Update: Construction sites now allowed to operate on weekends and public holidays
Earlier today, the NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces introduced a new planning and development order which the State …
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by Tuskeen Jacobs
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Family Law – Your rights and responsibilities
In light of the evolving directives and recommendations from both Federal and State Governments to keep abreast of COVID-19 (coronavirus), …
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Coronavirus – Cabinet update regarding Commercial Leases
Australian Cabinet update regarding commercial leases On 3 April 2020, the Federal Cabinet met to discuss the imposition of a …
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NSW Update: Introduction of the Planning System Acceleration Program
Introduction of the Planning System Acceleration Program The NSW Government has announced a new program aimed at fast-tracking planning processes …
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National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct – SME Commercial Leasing Principles During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Prime Minister Scott Morrison released a statement on 7 April 2020 regarding the decision reached by the Cabinet, in cooperation …
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COVID-19 UPDATE: NSW Licence Fee Waivers and Deferrals
16 April 2020 The NSW State Government has announced a $50 million relief package set to provide over 200,000 businesses …
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Recent changes to the JobKeeper Payment Scheme
The Federal Government’ JobKeeper Payment Scheme, which was announced in March 2020, is one of the most significant business stimulus …
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JobKeeper – Qualifying Criteria and Updates
Commonwealth’s JobKeeper Scheme By now most employers are aware of the Commonwealth’s Job Keeper scheme, a $130 billion social welfare …
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by Sarina Mari
Queensland’s Way Out of COVID-19: The Three Step Process Back To “Normalcy”
Recently, Premier, Anastacia Palaszcuck announced Queensland’s roadmap out of COVID-19. The roadmap consists of a three-pronged process on the way …
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by Michael Sing
Casual Workers and Double Dipping
Employers are rightly concerned about the possibility of having to pay their casual workers leave entitlements and exposure to very …
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Hand sanitiser- not just protection from COVID-19
As restrictions ease and businesses begin to re-open around Australia it is important for business owners to be aware of …
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The mid-point of JobKeeper: what we have seen and what we expect
The Federal Government’s JobKeeper Payment Scheme is the most significant business stimulus package ever offered in Australia’s history. The scheme …
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by Jos Basson
Update to Ending of COVID-19 Relief Measures
Overview On 22 March 2020 the Government announced temporary insolvency relief for financially distressed companies, to help businesses get to …
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Small Business Restructuring Reforms Now in Effect
On 1 January 2021, a number of amendments to Chapter 5 of the Corporations Act (2001) (Cth) came into effect, …
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Instalment Contracts and Forfeiture of Deposits
A recent matter reminds us all that in a hot real estate market and rising prices, any delays in settlement …
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Business Due Diligence
This article will explain the reason why a due diligence should be undertaken in the sale andpurchase of a business. …
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Director Resignations: New Laws Apply from 18 February 2021
From 18 February 2021 a company director will not be able to backdate their resignation more than 28 days or resign and …
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COVID-19 Financial Assistance for Small and Medium Businesses in 2021
On 11 March 2021, the Federal Government announced the SME Recovery Loan Scheme (Recovery Loan Scheme), which will come into …
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Casual Employment Defined
The Full Federal Court in Workpac Pty Ltd v Rosatto [2020] FCAFC 84 on 20 May 2020, prompted calls for …
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Case Update: Unfair Preferences Payments made by Third Parties
Under section 588FA of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), a liquidator is entitled to claw back payments made by a …
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Case Update: Unfair preferences – DOCA defence by ATO unsuccessful
In the March 2021 case, In the matter of Western Port Holdings Pty Ltd (receivers and managers appointed) (In Liq) …
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by Sean Steindl
Ready for the end of the Financial Year?
In the lead up to the end of the financial year, there is always a rush to get matters finalised …
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Seller’s rights of termination of “off the Plan” contracts under a sunset clause in Queensland
Property boom-increased values The current property boom has brought into focus the rights of a seller to terminate an” off the …
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Statutory Demand Threshold Increased to $4000 from 1st July 2021
The Corporations Amendment (Statutory Minimum) Regulations 2021 increase the threshold at which a creditor can issue a statutory demand on …
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Goldsmiths Lawyers Merges with Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers
We are pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2021 Goldsmiths Lawyers has merged with Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers. This …
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Michael Finch Appointed Commercial Litigation Partner in Growing Sydney Practice
Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Finch as a Partner in Commercial Litigation in …
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New York Times Story: Missing Apostrophe in Facebook Post Lands a Man in Defamation Court
Defamation law has become an increasingly active legal practice area within Australia. Our special counsel, Barrie Goldsmith, has a specific focus on …
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