For a Will to be valid it must be signed in the presence of two people who also sign your Will as witnesses. So how do you sign your Will in the current COVID-19 circumstances?
Between ‘social distancing’ and the Government’s ban on non-essential gatherings, public companies are finding it increasingly difficult to comply with AGM requirements.
On 30 March 2020, the Federal government announced a support package for employers and employees through the ‘JobKeeper’ payment scheme, aimed at keeping people employed during the COVID-19 pandemic and the following economic downturn.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, New South Wales has passed legislation allowing for more flexible use of long service leave.
On Saturday 28 March 2020, the Fair Work Commission made its second determination in an effort to preserve the ongoing viability of businesses and jobs in response to the challenges being experienced by employers and employees as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Following last week’s article on compliance hurdles faced by SMSFs if they want to provide rent relief to tenants, the ATO has announced guidance for SMSF landlords.
The states and territories have passed separate legislation restricting domestic interstate travel, which has significant implications for some employers.
There is enough uncertainty during the pandemic without the added anxiety of not knowing when your family law matter will come to an end. The good news is that it is not necessary to put your property settlement on hold.
The Queensland Government announced its stimulus package to support health, jobs, households and Queensland businesses affected by coronavirus.
Yesterday the Fair Work Commission made its first determination varying a modern award in response to the challenges being experienced by employers and employees as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Landlords are providing rent relief and other incentives to help tenants deal with COVID-19. If your landlord is an SMSF, can they do this?
The Australian Government released revised guidance overnight that will impact on commercial landlords and their tenants.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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