Employee vs Contractor – Why it’s Important to Correctly Label Employees

By Jodie Sanders-Bond A recent Federal Court decision provides a strong warning to employers to ensure they do not incorrectly treat employees as independent contractors. In the case of On call Interpreters and Translators Agency Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation (No.3) [2011] FCA 36
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You & Your Business Name – A New National Register

By Georgina Paterson A new National Business Name Register is expected to commence in May/June 2012. Currently, for businesses operating in Queensland, the Office of Fair Trading keeps the state’s register with each other state or territory having a similar system. Transition to the
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Recent Changes to the Law of Personal Injuries in Queensland

The Queensland Government has recently passed new legislation, the Civil Liability and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2010 which amendsthe law relating to claims for personal injury in Queensland. For those persons who suffer injuries after 1 July 2010, a new increased schedule of mo
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Stamp duty concessions now available for residential units in retirement villages

By Dane Lang dlang@macamiet.com.au The Queensland Government has recently closed a loophole in the Duties Act that will result in owners of residential units in retirement villages being able to claim the stamp duty concession available to homeowners.
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