by Quinns Blog | Mar 4, 2020 | Blog
In employment law, employees can be covered by a contract, agreement or a special type of industry-regulated agreement, known as an ‘award’. The term indicates a sense of congratulation and achievement, granting the employee special rights specific to their industry....
by Quinns Blog | Feb 26, 2020 | Blog
If you are a business looking to grow, it may be a good idea to consider changing your business structure. There are four main business structures: sole trader, partnership, company and trust, each with their own benefits for your business. In this article, we will...
by Quinns Blog | Feb 26, 2020 | Blog
Capacity is a key concept when it comes to forming testamentary intent and creating a will. It means that you have a sound mind and memory, with an understanding of what you are doing. If you lack testamentary capacity, your will is almost always considered invalid...
by Quinns Blog | Feb 19, 2020 | Blog
In the case of Reid and Commissioner of Taxation (2019), the Administrative Appeals Tribunal of Australia held that a taxpayer could not substantiate tax claims for car expenses using the ‘log-book’ method. The individual taxpayer worked for two employers as a...
by Quinns Blog | Feb 19, 2020 | Blog
As discussed in last week’s article on the risks of informal wills, having a formal document outlining your testamentary intentions is a very serious matter. Without a formal will, you can risk having your estate distributed in a way that does not align with your...
