Archive for October 2018
New GST Withholding Laws in Australia
On 1 July 2018 the new GST withholding regime relating to new residential premises or potential residential land transactions came into effect. The regime requires the buyers of new residential premises or potential residential land to account to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for GST included in the purchase price.
Read MoreNew Cladding Laws affecting Queensland Building Owners
Non-conforming cladding on buildings has become an issue after the Grenfell Tower fire in the United Kingdom in 2017. Australia had a similar incident (excluding the loss of lives) at the Lacrosse Tower fire in Melbourne in 2014.
Read MoreThe new Casual Conversion clause – what does it mean for Employers?
Following extensive consultations, the Fair Work Commission has inserted a model casual conversion clause into 84 Modern Awards taking effect from the 1 October 2018. The clause allows an eligible employee to request an employer to be transferred from casual to permanent employment. As it is a clause that is inserted into modern awards (as…
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