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Australia’s proposed privacy reforms could change how businesses collect, use, share and protect personal information. Businesses should review their commercial contracts, data practices and AI arrangements now, before the proposals become law.

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5 Stages to Execute Employee Share Ownership

If you are a SME company owner and are considering the possibility of bringing on one or more employees as shareholders/owners, then this article is for you as we discuss the steps and planning that goes into this process.

20 Sep, 2022
Amanda Crosbie

Employee Share Schemes explained – do they work for small business?

The Australian government announced reforms to make it easier for companies to take advantage of ATO tax concessions for employee share schemes (ESS).

18 Jul, 2022
Amanda Crosbie

ABNs and ACNs

In Australia you will see companies referenced by the letters ACN and businesses by the letters ABN. In this article we look at what they stand for and what they mean.

17 Jul, 2022
Amanda Crosbie

What is a Joint Venture?

Mergers and acquisitions are often done by way of joint venture.

17 Jul, 2022
Amanda Crosbie

Should my Company have a Corporate Power of Attorney?

A Corporate Power of Attorney is a document whereby a company authorises and empowers a person (or company), namely, the Attorney, to sign documents and/or take action on behalf of the company.

13 Jul, 2022
Amanda Crosbie

Purchasing a Property at Auction

If you are a Purchaser considering purchasing a property at an auction, it is important to have an understanding of how auctions work before you start bidding, and the legal implications of purchasing property at auction.

13 Jul, 2022
Christa Chapman

Avoiding GST in a Sale of Business

To avoid having to pay GST on the purchase price in a sale of business, the sale must satisfy the ‘going concern’ exemption.

23 Jun, 2022
Amanda Crosbie

The role of PPSR Searches in a Sale of Business

Prior to execution of a sale of business contract, and whether you are a vendor or a purchaser, your solicitor should undertake a search on the Personal Property Security Register (“PPSR”) for the vendor, as the normal agreement in a sale of business is that all assets of the business are to be sold free…

21 Jun, 2022
Amanda Crosbie

Who can Purchase a Pharmacy Business in NSW?

There are certain legislative requirements that need to be consider when deciding on whether to purchase, and what structure to use for the purchase of, a pharmacy business.

21 Jun, 2022
Amanda Crosbie

Does Your Current Business Structure No Longer Suit Your Business Needs? 

The small business restructure rollover (SBRR) allows small businesses to transfer active assets to a new entity structure without incurring an income tax liability.

20 Jun, 2022
Amanda Crosbie

Terminate or Transfer Employees in a Sale of Business?

It is critical for all parties to a sale of business transaction to understand their legal rights and obligations in relation to existing employees of the business and the financial cost of termination and/or transferring of employment.

17 Jun, 2022
Amanda Crosbie

When and Why You Need a Shareholders’ Agreement; and What Should it Cover

A Shareholders’ Agreement is a private binding contract between shareholders of a company.

18 May, 2022
Amanda Crosbie