2020-09-08 01:05
On 7 September 2020, Federal Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP along with the Hon Christian Porter MP, Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations announced in a joint media relea… Read More
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2020-08-26 01:44
On 9th July 2020, the Australian Government announced special visa concessions for Hong Kong people wanting refuge in Australia from the political instability in Hong Kong (HK): https://mini… Read More
2020-08-12 02:55
There is currently a great deal of uncertainty as to just how great of an impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on the residential property market. With the real possibility of a second wav… Read More
2020-08-06 07:19
Purchasing a new home, building a new home, or renovating a home? Here is the ultimate guide to all grants and concessions available in Queensland.
What is available?
Grants
• HomeBuild… Read More
2020-08-06 06:07
In a bid to stimulate consumer spending, boost housing construction and create opportunities for employment as part of its COVID-19 Recovery Plan, on 26 July 2020 the New South Wales Governm… Read More
2020-08-04 00:33
With the tap of a finger, it is now faster than ever to share our lives, thoughts and feelings with the world. Whilst there are so many benefits to social media such as having the ability to… Read More
2020-08-03 23:26
In a continued effort to support COVID-19 recovery and boost a struggling construction industry, the NSW Government will half land tax for developers of build-to-rent housing for the next tw… Read More
2020-08-03 06:14
For younger persons the thought of death may not have crossed our minds as death seems far from us. But unexpected things happen, accidents may occur, sudden health issues or a pandemic may… Read More
2020-08-03 05:23
The Migration Program for a new financial year is normally considered early in the new calendar year, and the program is formally announced by the Minister after his public consultations and… Read More
2020-08-03 05:04
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Registries Modernisation and Other Measures) Act 2020 (Cth) (Act) passed by the Federal parliament on 12 June 2020 with the effect that directors of Australian c… Read More
2020-07-31 00:02
Benefit to Economy
There is no doubt that Australia’s intake of international students has been a significant benefit to the Australian economy for many years.
The revenue generated fr… Read More
2020-07-24 04:54
Work Health and Safety Prosecutions
The recent announcement of charges being laid against Ardent Leisure Ltd, the operator of Dreamworld is a reminder of the consequences of injury and death… Read More
2020-07-23 00:22
Since its much-anticipated announcement in early June, we have received an influx of questions from our clients regarding the Australian Government’s new HomeBuilder grant.
This brief… Read More
2020-07-20 02:28
In Kardos & Harmon [2020] FamCA 328, the Father alleged the Mother contravened their parenting order, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, by not facilitating time between him and their 3-year… Read More
2020-07-08 02:13
The beginning of the new financial year is a good opportunity to set aside time to review your contracts and ensure that the key aspects of your business are in order. In particular you shou… Read More
2020-07-08 02:03
To say that the second half of financial year 2020 was a roller coaster for business is quite the understatement. The lingering drought, catastrophic bushfires and COVID-19 pandemic combined… Read More
2020-07-07 23:32
The Federal Government’s JobKeeper Payment Scheme is the most significant business stimulus package ever offered in Australia’s history. The scheme was unrolled in response to th… Read More
2020-07-07 05:22
The NSW Government passed two new pieces of legislation in June 2020, designed to ensure greater standards of construction for residential developments. The Residential Apartment Buildings (… Read More
2020-06-30 00:23
The Queensland Government has announced that it will provide additional grants of up to $10,000 for eligible small or micro businesses who are subject to closure or highly impacted by COVID… Read More
2020-06-16 04:08
As restrictions ease and businesses begin to re-open around Australia it is important for business owners to be aware of their obligations to eliminate or as far as possible minimise the ris… Read More
2020-06-14 23:48
Employers are rightly concerned about the possibility of having to pay their casual workers leave entitlements and exposure to very significant claims.
The recent decision of the Full Federa… Read More
2020-06-09 03:32
The NSW Government has introduced measures to provide relief to residential and commercial landowners who have provided rental reduction to tenants experiencing financial distress due to COV… Read More
2020-06-02 00:47
The NSW Government has passed the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2020 (“the Regulation”) under the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) (“the Act”)… Read More
2020-06-02 00:29
The NSW Government has passed the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2020 (“the Regulation”) under the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) (“the Act”)… Read More
2020-05-25 04:59
The Queensland Government has announced that it will provide grants of up to $10,000 for eligible small or micro business’ who are subject to closure or highly impacted by COVID-19 gov… Read More
2020-05-25 01:38
Is COVID-19 getting in the way of you complying with your obligations under a contract?
We find ourselves in new territory as COVID-19 impacts the way we comply with our contractual obligati… Read More
2020-05-22 01:57
The COVID-19 Emergency Response Act 2020 (Qld) (Act) was passed on 23 April 2020 in response to the extraordinary circumstances arising out of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Act allows for Queen… Read More
2020-05-19 03:26
As a result of Covid-19 the commonwealth and the state governments have introduced a number of extraordinary measures to allow for certain documents to be executed remotely during the COVID… Read More
2020-05-19 02:41
Coronavirus residential tenancy changes- Queensland
The COVID-19 pandemic is a difficult time for many tenants and property owners and managers, especially when tenants face excessive hardsh… Read More
2020-05-14 23:33
Recently, Premier, Anastacia Palaszcuck announced Queensland’s roadmap out of COVID-19. The roadmap consists of a three-pronged process on the way back to the new “normal”… Read More
2020-05-14 00:53
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen the world come to a standstill – and Australia is no exception.
The Prime Minister has already foreshadowed a drop in the migration program in the next f… Read More
2020-05-13 04:47
Commonwealth’s JobKeeper Scheme
By now most employers are aware of the Commonwealth’s Job Keeper scheme, a $130 billion social welfare program introduced by the Commonwealth Gove… Read More
2020-05-12 03:07
The Federal Government’ JobKeeper Payment Scheme, which was announced in March 2020, is one of the most significant business stimulus packages offered by the Government in response to… Read More
2020-05-11 23:51
In February 2019, our client (19-year-old) was charged with a number of offences in relation to an incident that occurred with his former partner at an address in Ferny Hills.
The initial al… Read More
2020-05-11 23:47
A search warrant was executed on our client’s dwelling in Surfers Paradise in September 2017. As a result of the search police located various drugs, drug paraphernalia, Australian cur… Read More
2020-05-11 23:43
In September 2019, a search warrant was executed on our client’s address.
At that time police located $5800 concealed in a dirty burger box in a McDonalds bag inside a bin at the resid… Read More
2020-05-05 02:47
While social distancing lockdown measures may be easing across Australia, the economic fallout from COVID-19 is in its infancy. Cashflow for many businesses have dried up, and sadly, for man… Read More
2020-05-05 02:01
As specialist construction lawyers, we act for a number of clients in adjudication proceedings. This guide sets out the adjudication process in a succinct and easy to understand manner.
What… Read More
2020-05-03 18:56
Can I make or change a Will during the present coronavirus pandemic?
We have been inundated with enquiries in regards to the preparation of Wills, enduring powers of attorney and enduring gu… Read More
2020-04-30 05:53
The National Cabinet has published the mandatory Code of Conduct (Code) imposing various leasing principles to be applied by Landlords and Tenants during commercial lease negotiations amid t… Read More
2020-04-29 04:01
There are many instances of statutory duties and liabilities being imposed personally on company directors and officers under current legislation.
These duties apply across an ever- widening… Read More
2020-04-28 00:34
The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic has been felt across Australia as it has effectively stalled migration to Australia for many.
The impact has caused a number of visitors to have to ext… Read More
2020-04-27 07:47
The Impact of coronavirus on the property market
The impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on the real estate (property) market is difficult to predict as the government’s responses to the… Read More
2020-04-21 23:35
It often happens that in preparing a legal document, there is an error in drafting which does not reflect the true intention of the parties.
In most cases, the error is not significant, and… Read More
2020-04-21 23:22
Selling a business can be a long and detailed process involving not just you and your employees but also professional advisors such as your broker, valuer, accountant and lawyer. There are m… Read More
2020-04-16 04:50
16 April 2020
The NSW State Government has announced a $50 million relief package set to provide over 200,000 businesses across the state temporary relief from state government licensing fee… Read More
2020-04-08 04:40
Prime Minister Scott Morrison released a statement on 7 April 2020 regarding the decision reached by the Cabinet, in cooperation with States, Territories and various industries, with respect… Read More
2020-04-06 06:03
Introduction of the Planning System Acceleration Program
The NSW Government has announced a new program aimed at fast-tracking planning processes and boosting jobs in the construction and de… Read More
2020-04-03 07:31
Australian Cabinet update regarding commercial leases
On 3 April 2020, the Federal Cabinet met to discuss the imposition of a mandatory coronavirus industry code of practice for commercial a… Read More
2020-04-03 01:22
In light of the evolving directives and recommendations from both Federal and State Governments to keep abreast of COVID-19, you may have questions about how these changes might affect your… Read More
2020-04-02 02:40
Earlier today, the NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces introduced a new planning and development order which the State Government hopes will bring some relief to the construction ind… Read More
2020-04-01 01:06
Non-essential business, activity and undertaking Closure Direction (No. 4) 1 April 2020
On 31 March 2020, the Chief Health Officer of QLD published the 4th iteration of the Non-essential bus… Read More
2020-03-30 19:42
The Federal Government of Australia wage subsidy scheme
30 March 2020
On 30 March 2020, the Australian Federal Cabinet met to announce its next tranche of financial stimulus in… Read More
2020-03-30 07:00
My building contract does not provide for due dates for progress payments – am I still entitled to progress payments? I’ve been served with a payment claim under my building cont… Read More
2020-03-26 04:08
What is the Safe Harbour Provision?
The defence to insolvent trading under section 588GA of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (“the Act”) may be triggered once a director of a com… Read More
2020-03-26 03:33
Litigation may be commenced for various cause of actions. However, it is important to firstly establish that the defendant has legal standing to be pursued.
Section 471B of the Corporations… Read More
2020-03-26 02:42
In September 2019, our article – What is a director penalty notice and what does it mean for you as a director?, touched on when a director(s) may become personally liable for two type… Read More
2020-03-25 05:16
A Deed of Company Arrangement, or DOCA, is an arrangement between a company which has entered into administration and the company’s creditors.
DOCAs are a form of company restructur… Read More
2020-03-24 23:00
Are you a company struggling to pay your debts? Are you considering turning it all in? If so, a creditor’s voluntary liquidation (CVL) is a process… Read More
2020-03-24 06:58
Rostron Carlyle Rojas is committed to keeping you up to date on the Coronavirus pandemic.
Last night, the Federal Parliament passed a series of bills to approve Coronavirus economic stim… Read More
2020-03-23 06:15
The Cabinet met again on Sunday 22 March 2020 to announce a further stimulus package along with changes to regulation of corporations under the Corporations Act.
Proposed changes to the C… Read More
2020-03-13 04:20
In September 2019, our client attended a Music Festival in Brisbane where he was detected by Police for possessing approximately 4 grams of Psilocybin otherwise known as Magic Mushrooms… Read More
2020-03-13 04:17
In November 2019 our client, a 27-year-old man from Brisbane, was charged with four offences including Choking, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Obstruct Police Officer and Contravene… Read More
2020-03-13 04:12
In October 2019, our office attended the Richlands Watch House where our client, a 22-year-old female from Inala was charged with Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm and Wounding.
It was al… Read More
2020-03-13 04:08
In December 2018, our client was charged with Contravening a Domestic Violence order before the Southport Magistrates Court.
A Temporary Protection Order existed between our client and… Read More
2020-03-13 04:04
In June 2018 our client was charged with two counts of Possessing a Dangerous Drugs with the aggravating feature of being over 2.0 grams. Our client made admissions to possessing the drugs o… Read More
2020-03-13 03:59
In early 2019 our client, a prisoner at the Woodford Correctional Centre, was charged with Obstructing a Staff Member and Serious Assault of a Corrective Services Officer. The offence of Se… Read More
2020-03-13 03:56
In January 2020, Zoe Kansky appeared before the Supreme Court of Queensland for an application for Supreme Court bail for our client charged with 41 offences including one count of Trafficki… Read More
2020-03-13 03:52
In September 2018 our client, a 24-year-old Chinese exchange student, was charged with one count of Torture, two counts of Rape and one count of Contravening a Domestic Violence Order in Bri… Read More
2020-03-10 23:00
On 5 February 2020, the Queensland Government introduced the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 (Q… Read More
2020-02-26 01:00
Your introductory guide to insolvency and what to do if you believe you are trading insolvent
Insolvency is the inability to pay bills as they become due… Read More
2020-02-06 00:15
The Minister for Immigration announced in August 2019 that the Global Talent Visa scheme is now a permanent fixture in Australia’s migration prog… Read More
2019-11-14 01:07
Civil Litigation is a process of resolving disputes between parties. Generally, parties use the court process to enforce, exercise or defend a legal ri… Read More
2019-10-31 05:54
An insolvency practitioner’s appointment to a debtor is generally a worrisome thing to creditors as it is deemed to mark the company’s deat… Read More
2019-10-21 03:06
It is common practice for suppliers to require a Director to guarantee the obligations of an applicant company prior to advancing any goods or services… Read More
2019-10-21 00:45
Introduction: performance bonds
A substantial body of jurisprudence has developed with respect to performance bonds provided pursuant to construction c… Read More
2019-10-21 00:01
It is common practice for a creditor to require a debtor to consent to passing an interest or right in the debtor’s real property (also known as real estate) as security for the prov… Read More
2019-10-11 07:13
Positive relationships in the modern transactional climate are an inherent benefit for your enterprise and these include your business relations with contractors. Due to the nature of build… Read More
2019-10-10 05:08
Personal and Corporate Insolvency
Insolvency is one of our key areas of practice. Our insolvency lawyers are experienced in all aspects of personal and… Read More
2019-09-13 03:24
In the recent past the Australian Government has actively sought to promote the settlement of migrants to regional areas away from our populated cities… Read More
2019-09-10 06:55
The New South Wales Government has announced that the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (“the Amendment”) and the Building Construction Indust… Read More
2019-09-10 06:12
In light of the recent Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) decision in the case of All Remedial & Building Services Pty Ltd v Queensland Building and Construction Commiss… Read More
2019-09-09 05:51
Most directors and professionals in Australia know very little about director penalty notices, yet this notice can result in personal liabilities from… Read More
2019-09-03 07:27
What is commercial litigation?
Commercial litigation is where a business or company is involved in a dispute that arises in the business con… Read More
2019-08-27 06:00
Summary text:
New thresholds for definition of ‘large proprietary company’ mean your business may no longer be required to lodge audited financial reports with ASIC each year.
Bo… Read More
2019-08-23 00:40
Being kept in the dark about the true facts can be an advantage.
In the recent decision of Fair Work Ombudsman v Hu [2019] FCAFC 133 – the Full Court of the Federal Court dealt with wh… Read More
2019-08-12 06:41
In October 2018, our client and his co-accused were found to be in possession of $228,815 cash in their luggage at the Brisbane Domestic Airport.
Our client and his co-accused arrived at the… Read More
2019-08-08 07:00
What are the limits of free speech and the right to publish personal political views and opinions about your employer as an employee?Is there an unrestricted right to freedom of speech and e… Read More
2019-08-07 05:01
In 2018, the Queensland Government enacted the Plumbing and drainage act that would repeal the 2002 Act.What is the new Plumbing and Drainage Legislation?The Queensland legislature decided t… Read More
2019-08-01 05:49
The Implications of the QBCC Act on construction projects is broader than you might thinkIn light of the recent decision in Vickers v Queensland Building and Construction Commission & Or… Read More
2019-07-30 06:18
Insolvency is one of our key areas of practice. Our insolvency lawyers are experienced in all aspects of personal and corporate insolvency.We have a close working relationship with a number… Read More
2019-07-23 00:24
In commercial lease transactions a lessee will usually, before taking possession of the premises, sign and return the lease to the lessor who then countersigns, registers (if necessary) and… Read More
2019-07-18 23:21
In the matter of Substance Technologies Pty Ltd [2019] NSWSC 612, the Court considered a liquidator’s application with respect to whether a director is personally liable to pay the sum… Read More
2019-07-18 04:23
The Australian Government has announced significant changes to the General Skilled Migration and Employer Sponsored visa programs for the 2019/2020 program year. The Department of Home Affai… Read More
2019-07-18 04:23
The Australian Government has announced significant changes to the General Skilled Migration and Employer Sponsored visa programs for the 2019/2020 program year. The Department of Home Affai… Read More
2019-07-16 06:45
In late 2017 our client was charged with the offence Fraud to the value of $30,000.00 or more pursuant to section 408C(1)(b)(2)(d) of the Criminal Code 1899 (Qld). The Crown alleged that our… Read More
2019-07-15 07:31
Frequently, an employee or prospective employee will want to take legal advice about the terms of an employment contract before signing. The termination of an offer of employment, or of empl… Read More
2019-07-11 06:49
The Australian Government introduced an Entrepreneur Visa in September 2016, adding it to the suite of existing Business Migration and Investor Visas.
The visa is for people who are able to… Read More
2019-07-09 05:49
Immigration law can be complex, confusing and intimidating for visa applicants and visa holders, particularly the regulations surrounding visa cancellations.
There are many circumstances in… Read More
2019-07-05 01:06
On 14 March 2019, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (Committee) released its 369-page report detailing its findings into the franchising sector, with r… Read More
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