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Why we are now required to ask you for ID
Written by: John Greenhalgh, Legal & Accounting (Updated: 10 July 2026) From 1 July 2026, Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws now apply to lawyers, conveyancers, accountants and other professional service providers for certain...
Minimum Wage Increase 2026: What Australian Employers Need to Know
Written by: Eloise Turnbull (Updated: 06/07/2026) The Fair Work Commission has confirmed a 4.75% increase to minimum modern award wages, and a larger increase to the National Minimum Wage, both effective from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026....
Two Changes To Testamentary Trusts You Should Be Aware Of
Written by: Scott Lorback, Wills & Estates.. [Published 16/6/2026]If your Will includes a testamentary trust, two recent developments are worth understanding, one already in effect, one proposed but not yet law. Queensland's Trust Laws Have...
Navigating Separation Under One Roof In Australia
The Family Law Act 1975 provides that couples do not necessarily need to live in different houses to be considered legally separated. Managing separation under one roof is a practical choice for those who remain in the same home for financial or parenting...
Are card surcharges being banned in Australia?
Written by: Dylan Murphy (Updated: 04/06/2026) If your business currently charges customers a fee to pay by card, that ends on 1 October 2026. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has confirmed the card surcharge ban and the direction to payment providers has already...
Understanding the 2026 Payday Super Changes: What Sunshine Coast Businesses Need to Know
Written by: Dylan Murphy (Updated: 09/04/2026) From 1 July 2026, the way employers pay superannuation is changing. The Australian Government’s “payday super” reforms will require businesses to pay super at the same time as wages, instead of quarterly. For many...
Adjudication Applications for Building Payment Disputes in Queensland
If your business has completed construction work but a client has withheld payment, you may be able to recover the debt through a BIFA adjudication application. The adjudication process under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017...
Deceased Estate Tax in Australia: What Applies And When
Written by: Dylan Murphy, Wills & Estates.. [Updated 27/01/2026]When someone dies, their tax obligations do not die with them. While Australia does not have inheritance tax or death duties, a deceased estate can still have tax responsibilities...
Do You Need A Testamentary Trust?
Written by: Shania Gounder, Wills & Estates.. [Updated 1/12/2025]Before you read: recent developments affecting testamentary trusts Queensland's trust laws changed in April 2026, and the Federal Government has proposed further changes to how...
Are You a Victim of Unfair Inheritance?
Written by: Yolandi Breedt [Updated 02/10/2025] If you’ve recently discovered someone close to you has left you a smaller share of their Will than you expected, it may feel like you have been left an unfair inheritance. If you’re facing this,...
Parent Left Everything to One Child? Here’s What to Do Next
Written by: Yolandi Breedt It’s not uncommon for parents to leave unequal inheritances. But when you discover that your parent has left their entire estate to one sibling, it can feel devastating. Alongside grief, you may feel anger, confusion and...
What Happens To My Super When I Die?
Written by: Yolandi Breedt, Wills & Estates.. [Updated 25/09/2025]For most Australians approaching retirement age, superannuation is a significant asset, and for many it is second in value only to their home. Clients are often surprised to learn that...
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