Sharing is caring

When two parents separate, it can be the most traumatic time in a child’s life. The two most important pillars in their life seem suddenly appear less sturdy. There are steps that can be taken to minimise this: Allow the child to take between your two households...

ATO’s Audit Targets

Recently, the ATO has updated new audit targets to maintain the health of the tax systems, and make sure that all taxpayers pay their fair share. There are a lot of taxpayers mistakenly claiming their deductions or trying to evade paying tax. Some of the areas that...

Shares vs. Super

Investment advisor’s are predicting older Australians’ will be moving savings to the share market to boost their income. This will come after the official interest rate was slashed to a record low of 1.75 percent this month, and is predicted to go even lower come...

Small business and unfair contract terms

In November 2015 the Treasury Legislation Amendment (Small Business and Unfair Contract Terms) Bill (“the Bill”) was passed by the Federal Government. The new law amends the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 and the Competition and Consumer Act...

RISE OF THE REVENGE PORN

  With the rise of modern technology, the sharing of private, sexually explicit materials, either photos or videos, of another person, without their consent is labelled ‘revenge porn’ and is becoming an increasing legal problem. The law is evolving in this area...