What is a Company Title?

What is a Company Title?

Company title is a category of land ownership whereby a company has title to the land and owns the units on that land. Shareholders who have shares in the company have exclusive use and occupation of their flat in accordance with The Company’s Constitution. Therefore,...
Stamp Duty and Converting Company Title To Strata Title

Stamp Duty and Converting Company Title To Strata Title

If you plan to convert company title to strata title, do you have evidence of paying stamp duty on your company title? Conveyances, the sale of property, is subject to conveyance stamp duty. It is often one of the largest costs associated with the purchase of a...
Jail Time Proposed For Employers Who Underpay Workers

Jail Time Proposed For Employers Who Underpay Workers

A report to the federal government by the Migrant Workers’ Taskforce has recommended that jail time be introduced if employers underpay workers. This would significantly increase the severity of penalties available to courts, with the Fair Work Act currently...
How Do I Claim Unfair Dismissal Against A Small Business?

How Do I Claim Unfair Dismissal Against A Small Business?

Australian employees are protected from unfair dismissal pursuant to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). This Act promotes economic growth and the prosperity of Australia’s future. If your salary is under the high income threshold, and you have been working for your...

Should I Sign A Deed Of Release?

If your employer expects you to sign a deed of release, there are a number of considerations to take into account before you decide whether you should sign it. A deed of release is a formal legal document by which an employer and an employee seek to set out an...