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Can the Fair Work Act 2009 apply to international remote workers?

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In the very recent case of Gautam Parimoo v Lake Resources N.L. [2023] FWC 2543 (4 October 2023) the Fair Work Commission was required to determine if it had jurisdiction to deal with a General Protections application, filed by an Argentina-based Chief Operating Officer, who was a US citizen, and who at all relevant times worked outside of Australia, but was employed by an Australian employer.

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Mazars in Melbourne announces relocation to prime CBD location

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On 15 November 2023, Mazars in Melbourne will be relocating to a new, central location in the heart of Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD).

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Are your assets protected against risk?

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If you own assets, are you sure that they have protection against risks? And how confident are you that you're minimising the impact of taxation on your returns?

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Queensland Government's general practitioners payroll tax relief announcement

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An announcement by the Queensland Treasurer last week has provided a welcome relief for medical practices and a clearer understanding of how payroll tax will be administered in Queensland (Qld) in relation to payments to contracted General Practitioners (GP).

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Property tax tinkering in first Budget of the NSW Labor Government

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NSW businesses, property buyers and owners face some tax rises as the NSW Labor Government delivered its first Budget in 13 years.

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Mazars announces new partner and five senior promotions

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Mazars in Australia announces the appointment of Padmini Dixit to Partner and Saqib Rahim, Yan Flageul, Joel Orbita, Adrian Citton and Jack Fuller to senior leadership positions supporting Mazars long-term strategic growth.

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Bill introduces wide application of criminalisation of wage theft

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On 4 September 2023, the Australian Government introduced the Closing Loopholes Bill to the Federal Parliament.

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Understanding Directors’ liability for underpayments: lessons from Chatime case

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Navigating the intricate and complex matrix of workplace regulation is essential for every business. A recent Federal Circuit Court case involving the co-founder of Chatime, a popular bubble-tea chain, highlights the risks inherent in being a Company Director and confirms that ignorance is not a shield from Directors' liability for underpayments to employees.

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What is a business to business or trade sale and what are the benefits?

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If you wish to exit your business, there are a range of options available. You may consider selling your business to a third-party buyer in a business to business sale sometimes referred to as a trade sale.

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What would climate-related disclosures look like in Australia?

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The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) is working on reviewing certain sustainability reporting rules (IFRS S1 and S2) and has shared some important information about how companies in Australia will disclose climate-related information.

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