The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is implementing significant reforms to General Protections (GP) applications in response to a surge in lodgements—up 24% above the five-year average in 2024–25. These changes

Did you know the bank of Mum & Dad is now the 5th biggest lender, behind the big four banks? If you are currently providing, or planning to provide, financial

We have seen a number of recent examples of people using unit trusts to invest in property and being caught out with land tax charges where their trusts are not

Short-term rentals in NSW, often referred to as short-term rental accommodation (STRA), are residential properties rented out for a period of less than 3 months, commonly through platforms like Airbnb

From 1 July 2025, Australia’s national minimum wage and all modern award minimum wage rates will increase by 3.5%, following the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) Annual Wage Review decision. This

Leaving a gift to charity in your will is a very personal decision. Many people don’t know what options are available to them, so we have provided answers to some

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Do you believe that having a trust in place means the assets of the trust are protected? In our experience, most people believe ‘by having a trust, my assets are

(SHORT ANSWER: IT CAN BE MESSY!) Picture this scenario: You and your spouse have separated, but your divorce is not yet finalised when you receive news of their death. This