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In the wake of Victoria's stage 4 lockdown, the Federal government has announced further changes to the JobKeeper scheme. Find out more here.
Want to learn more about the off-field legal matters that affect Australian sports? Find out more about sports law in this article.
The COVID-19 Permitted Worker Scheme in Victoria applies to employees who still need to go to work during Melbourne's stage 4 restrictions. Find out more here.
Are you wanting to lock-in that summer vacation but haven’t accrued enough leave? Find out how negative leave could work for you here.
A salary sacrifice occurs where an employee relinquishes a portion of their paid salary to pay for another expense (such as a car). Find out more here.
Fancy yourself to be good with a camera? If so, you could consider capitalising on your passion by starting your own videography business.
A limited liability partnership is different to standard partnerships in that partners are not liable for the business's finances. Find out more here.
Trading dual-use goods is subject to controls that prevent risks that these items might pose for international security. Read on to find out more.
Employee Stock Options (or ESOs) are regularly used as part of staff remuneration packages in startups. But what happens when the startup is sold?
Thinking about opening up a watchmaking business, but not sure where to start? Find out how to start your own watchmaking business here.
The 457 working visa has recently been replaced by the 482 visa. Find out how the Subclass 457 and 482 Working Visas are different here.
A character reference is often provided in criminal proceedings by someone who knows a defendant to support their case. Find out what's involved here.
A CSF Shareholder is an individual or entity which has invested in the CSF. For their investment, the CSF shareholder receives a security in the business.
Want to deregister your company but not sure where to start? Find out how voluntary deregistration through ASIC works here.
Are you wanting to start your own industrial painting business? Keep reading to find out all the basics to start your new business.
A transfer of employment occurs where a person is employed by an associated entity within 3 months of termination by the former employer. Read more here.
A vending machine business can be lucrative if you sell good products in the right location. Find out how to get started in this article.
Struggling to see what the competition has which you don’t? Learn how to prepare an industry analysis for your business here.

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