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It is not uncommon for friendly neighbours to allow access over their land from time to time on an informal “handshake” arrangement. Whether it be for a track to run through the neighbour’s land to allow better access to an area you own or for you to lay a pipe down to irrigate from a nearby creek.

Registering a business name or company name WILL NOT give you exclusive use to the name and DOES NOT stop your competitors from using the same or a similar name in their business. It also does NOT protect you from claims by others that you are infringing their rights to the use of the name.

The Fair Work Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 came into force on 7 December 2022 –introducing the most significant changes to industrial relations laws in Australia in nearly 2 decades. As the name of the Act suggests, the new changes are geared towards improving pay conditions, pay equity and job security.

As you may be aware, a recent court decision in Victoria towards the end of last year has caused concern in the legal world over distributions from discretionary trusts. Usually we are instructed to set up discretionary trusts for the benefit of a particular client, with the client as trustee and the client and his/her broader family and related entities as beneficiaries.

Have the Agent or your solicitor write up the basic terms of the Contract as agreed with the Buyer (ie. purchase price, deposit, conditions the parties want – ie. subject to finance, building and pest, due diligence, subject to sale of buyer’s property, etc, record if the crop and/or plant and equipment are included or excluded from the sale, settlement date)

From this Friday 1 July, 2022, the high income threshold, compensation cap and filing fees for unfair dismissal claims will increase…

Today, we will explore what landowners’ rights are when a tenant leaves personal property behind on your land and what you can (or can’t) do with it. War Story: John has an investment property that he rents to a young couple In late December, the young couple’s tenancy agreement came to an end, and they subsequently vacated the property…

McKays Solicitors is delighted to welcome Senior Solicitor and former Police Prosecutor, Robert Beamish to the McKays Criminal Law team. With an extensive background in criminal and traffic prosecutions, Rob is able to defend clients in relation to all criminal and traffic law charges, including traffic and driving offences, drink and drug driving, restricted licences…

Retail and commercial leases form part of many business transactions and commercial property is a popular investment choice. Whether you are a Lessor or Lessee, there is much to consider when entering into a retail or commercial lease.