Copyrighting

A Copyright is a type of protection for a person’s creative work and it is designed to prevent others from using this work without authorisation. Copyright protection is provided under the Copyright Act 1968 and is both free and automatic in Australia. Automatic...

Official Changes to the Superannuation Guarantee

After lengthy discussion, the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Amendment Act 2012 received royal assent on 29 March 2012. These changes have finally been made after they were recommended in the Henry Review. The new rules will impact greatly on all businesses...

What are the requirements to contest a Will?

Disputes often arise when parties that are associated with the deceased person disagree with the intentions as contained in the Will. In NSW, you have to meet certain criteria in order to be eligible to contest a Will. If the Will excludes or does not make adequate...

When is the right time to make a Will?

A Will is a legal document that clarifies how you wish your assets (your estate) to be distributed after your death. The Will may also cover who your executor will be, payment of debts, withdrawals from accounts, any special requests, and who will take on guardianship...

Changes to the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW)

The Home Building Act 1989 requires builders and trades people to be licensed for the work that they do, and to have proper contracts and insurance in place for most jobs. In February 2012 changes were made to the Home Building Act. These changes: •  The statutory...