Stamp duty is a government tax that is levied on many transactions including the transfer of land. While it has recently been renamed as ‘transfer duty’, the original name of ‘stamp duty’ – which came about because of a physical stamp that was (and still is) placed on the transfer document – still remains the…
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Recent changes to land tax in Queensland have introduced additional ways in which land tax is calculated. This article will provide a summary of the current status of the tax, as at the date of publication. For background, land tax is a tax payable if the total taxable value of an owner’s interest in Queensland…
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Smoking at work can be a contentious issue for both employers and employees. There have been two recent cases regarding managing smoking at work before the Fair Work Commission which we will now examine. Before looking at these cases, it is important to note that there is no right within the Fair Work Act 2009…
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Purchasing a motor vehicle is one of the largest and most important purchases many of us will make in our lifetime. Unfortunately many of us will know someone who has purchased a ‘lemon’. So what motor vehicle warranty or protection are you entitled to at law when purchasing a passenger car? It’s standard for a…
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The ride sharing app Uber, along with other similar apps within the ‘gig economy’, have caused debate as to whether their workers are engaged as employees or independent contractors. A recent investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman regarding ride sharing app Uber has confirmed that their workers are independent contractors which has continued to flame…
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The National Employment Standards have recently been updated to introduce a new leave entitlement for family and domestic violence. This remains separate to the existing entitlement of personal and carer’s leave (or ‘sick leave’ as it is often referred to). All employees who are subject to the NES are now entitled to five days of…
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