Welcoming our new Director
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers is pleased to announce the appointment of Carly Brailak as a Director…
Do you own those images?
Recently, our firm has seen an increase in correspondence from companies like Getty Images, PicRights…
Ransomware Reporting Obligation Changes Start Today!
As of today, a failure to report a ransomware payment could lead to your organisation…
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Katy/Katie Perry Trademark Case Heads to High Court
In a dispute that has tested the boundaries of trademark law, Australian designer Katie Taylor…
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The New Property Law Act – Quickfire Q&A
With the start date for Queensland’s new Property Law Act fast approaching, this quickfire Q&A…
New Rules for Trusts in Queensland: Are you ready?
Big changes are on the horizon for trustees, beneficiaries, and advisors involved in trusts in…
Yes, crypto currency is personal property!
The legal system has taken some time to come to grips with crypto currency, and…
Privacy & AI: How much does your AI know?
There have been a number of changes to Australia’s privacy laws recently and businesses need…
Breaking Free: Non-compete clauses may be banned for nearly 3 million Aussies
In the recently announced 2025 Federal Budget, the Albanese Government has stated that if re-elected,…
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Courtesy Warning – Increased Fraudulent Correspondence
We urge all our clients and referrers to be aware of increased fraudulent notifications purporting…
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Recent Decision on Copyright Infringement: a Puff Piece
In December 2024, the Federal Court of Australia handed down a judgment on a copyright…
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Executor of a Will: Challenges and Solutions
Losing a loved one is an emotionally draining experience. For many this is followed by…
New Criminal Penalty for Wage Theft: What Employers Need to Know
As of 1 January 2025, intentional wage theft—intentionally failing to pay employees their full wages…
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Zoning Law Reforms: What Developers Need to Know
The Queensland government continues its push to address the state’s housing affordability crisis, with recent…
Christmas and Planning for the Future
Christmas is a time for connection, reflection, and sharing. It’s when we gather with loved…
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers Client Gratitude Event
We are so grateful to our clients, referrers, colleagues, and friends for your ongoing trust…
Government sets policy for its use of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent and widely used across the private and public…
Medibank’s mistake is a privacy lesson for all businesses
Anyone impacted by the cyber attack on Medibank Private Limited between August and October 2022…
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IP Australia Revises its Fees
IP Australia recently published its summary of 2024 fee changes to take effect from 1…
Are You Ready? Fair Work Act amendments start 26 August
The second part of the Federal Government’s “Closing Loopholes” reforms passed Parliament on 12 February…
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Queensland Government delays commencement of new property laws
The Queensland Government has moved to delay what would have been the automatic commencement of…
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Secure your family’s future: The power of testamentary trust wills
Many people approach their estate planning wanting to “keep it simple”. But if you want…
Secure your family’s future: The power of testamentary trust willsRead More
How misleading claims about your products could cost you!
In two recent cases, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has made it very…
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Rent Reform Impact on Buying/Selling Residential Property
If you are a landlord, or you are considering becoming a landlord by buying an…
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Closing the Loopholes Part 2
2024-25As we look ahead to the latter part of 2024 and beyond, significant changes in…
Realigning our practice areas to meet your expectations
From today you will see some changes in how Clifford Gouldson describes its areas of…
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Transfer Duty Concession Limit Increased for First Home Buyers
The Queensland Government has recently announced an increase to the threshold for the first home…
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Debt Collection: How Far to Go?
In a previous Litigation Alert, we provided tips to help your business move to the front of your debtors’…
Imports infringing on your trade marks? There is a solution!
One way of enhancing protections and enforcing your rights as a registered trade mark owner…
Imports infringing on your trade marks? There is a solution!Read More
It’s just a non-binding offer…or is it?
Letters of offer, statements of intent, heads of agreement, expressions of interest, terms sheets…they’re all…
Construction Contracts: Knowing the rules can help keep the money flowing
Everyone in the construction industry knows how critical cash flow is to the long-term success of…
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Secure Your Future: The Essential Role of Legal Advice When Moving to a Retirement Village.
Making the decision to move into a retirement village is a significant life step, and…
Secure Your Future: The Essential Role of Legal Advice When Moving to a Retirement Village.Read More
Changes for incorporated associations from 1 July
From 1 July 2024, changes to the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld) (“the Act”) will come into…
What is the Difference between a Will and Estate Planning?
Do you just want a new Will? Or need some Estate Planning…or both?When most people…
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No compliance concession for disability business
A home care and disability service provider in South-East Queensland has recently been fined $27,000…
Builders Beware – National Engineered Stone Ban
In response to rising cases of silicosis amongst engineered stone workers in Australia, Commonwealth, State…
Why your Uni or Gap Year child needs a Will and EPOA.
We often talk about what our children are doing after school and all of the…
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Apple Grinched at Christmas!
In an unexpected turn, world leading smartwatch manufacturer, Apple, will freeze US online and retail…
The Battle of the Big Burgers: McDonald’s v Hungry Jack’s
In a battle between two fast-food giants, some key takeaways for businesses are apparent. The…
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Closing loopholes as we close out 2023
On 7 September 2023, the Senate voted to approve Part One of the Fair Work Legislation…
Are your standard terms and conditions unfair?
In an effort to further protect consumers and deter the use of unfair contract terms,…
Property law changes passed by Queensland Parliament
The Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (Qld) (‘the Act’) was passed…
Property law changes passed by Queensland ParliamentRead More
No Right to Work From Home
A recent case of the Fair Work Division of the Federal Circuit and Family Court…
Property law changes passed by Queensland Parliament
The Property Law Bill, which heralds the biggest shake up in property law in Queensland…
Property law changes passed by Queensland ParliamentRead More
Grand Opening And Art Exhibition For CGLaw’s New Home
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers recently celebrated its official office opening event in the refurbished Toowoomba Foundry…
Grand Opening And Art Exhibition For CGLaw’s New HomeRead More
The Criminalisation of Ransomware Payments
In late 2022, the Australian government announced it was considering new laws to make it…
How do I choose the executor of my estate?
In a recent legal alert, we discussed the roles and responsibilities of an executor and how…
Employer’s authorisation for overtime implied by conduct
The Fair Work division of the Federal Court has recently handed down an important ruling…
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2023 Artist-in-Residence Announced
We are pleased to announce the selection of Anne O’Sullivan as the 2023 Clifford Gouldson…
Qld Govt Curbs Developer Rights in Sunset Clauses
After seeking feedback from developers and buyers, the Queensland Government has introduced a bill that…
What do executors actually do?
Estate planning is a crucial aspect of securing your legacy and ensuring that your loved…
Set-offs in Defence of Underpayment Claims – Latest Full Federal Court Decision
A February 2023 Federal Court decision considered whether payments made by an employer to employees…
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Selling Your Business? Get Organised!
There may come a time in your business ownership journey when it’s time to cash…
Protecting Your Children’s Inheritance in a Blended Family – 7 Practical Considerations
With more and more families forming through remarriages, ensuring the protection of your children’s inheritance…
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Buyer Beware – Building Approvals
Where are the building approvals? Are you considering buying a residential or commercial property? If so,…
What’s in a name? Trademark protections in Australia
Musician Katy Perry recently lost a trademark infringement case in the Federal Court against Katie…
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Is your business the squeaky wheel?
Are your debtors paying you in these uncertain economic times? Or are they using you as…
Bidding at an auction? Read this first.
Purchasing a property at auction is exciting and the stakes are high. But regardless of…
Could Dominion v Fox happen in Australia
You may have heard recently that US Dominion Inc., Dominion Voting Systems Inc., and Dominion Voting Systems…
Loss of option to renew – a warning to tenants
A recent Court of Appeal decision has confirmed that a tenant who breached its lease…
AAT decision confirms work from home injury liability
In a recent decision, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) awarded compensation to an employee who…
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The Rise of the Machines | Artificial Intelligence and Copyright Risks
With the sudden rise of Artificial Intelligence (‘AI’) in platforms including Chat GPT, Jasper Chat,…
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Project Trust Account Rollout Extended
In recent news for the construction industry, the rollout of the Project Trust Account (PTA)…
Psychosocial Hazards Code of Practice – What employers need to know.
As of 1 April 2023, a new Code of Practice, Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards…
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The Property Law Bill 2023 – Big Changes Are Coming!
The Property Law Bill 2023 was introduced to Queensland Parliament on 23 February 2023 – if passed,…
The Property Law Bill 2023 – Big Changes Are Coming!Read More
CGLaw has moved to its new home – The Foundry
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers is pleased to announce that as of Monday the 6th of March we have officially…
Mandelson V Invidia Foods: Employee Or Independent Contractor?
The Fair Work Commission (the Commission) has recently delivered a decision exploring when a person in…
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More pay to hardworking professionals
On 20 January 2023, the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision that will entitle…
When Reasonable Hours of Work Don’t Make the Cut
The recent Federal Court decision in Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union v Dick Stone Pty…
Electronic Conveyancing Mandatory from 20 February
The Queensland Government’s electronic conveyancing mandate will commence on 20 February 2023. See our earlier…
A new home for CGLaw
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers is pleased to officially announce that we will soon relocate to the…
Employers urged to ask “why not” in requests for work flexibility
As the Australian Labor Party’s ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ Act comes into effect, the rules…
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Inappropriate behaviour confirmed as sackable conduct
Inappropriate behaviour of staff and supervisors against company direction and policy is increasingly likely to…
Inappropriate behaviour confirmed as sackable conductRead More
New Levy to kickstart the New Year!
From 1 January 2023, there will be a mental health levy applied to payroll tax…
Respect at work Bill enshrines preventative approach for employers
Changes to be introduced next year by the Federal Government will place an onus on…
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Major changes to workplace law summarised
The Federal Government has successfully passed a raft of changes to the workplace legal environment…
Employers face time behind bars for wage theft
With so many examples of employers failing to pay employees their full entitlements legal changes…
No Director ID? Act Before 30 November!
As outlined in our previous alerts director identification numbers will shortly be mandatory for ALL…
CGLaw Artist in Residence program raises over $3000 for Hope Horizons
The success of Clifford Gouldson Lawyer’s recent Artist-in-Residence program has benefitted Hope Horizons charity to the…
CGLaw Artist in Residence program raises over $3000 for Hope HorizonsRead More
New WHS rules to minimise psychological injury at work
The Queensland Government has moved to bring the state into line with the national WHS…
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I have resigned as a director – but when is it actually effective?
Changes came in last year which have significantly changed the position as to when a…
I have resigned as a director – but when is it actually effective?Read More
Charity Regulator Provides Free Online Courses
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) – the national regulator for charities – recently…
Skipping Meal Breaks Can Cost Businesses
Even something as simple as failing to provide sufficient meal breaks can cost a business…
Impacts for employers of new Qld IR legislation
The Queensland Government recently introduced the Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 (Bill)…
Mandatory Electronic Conveyancing is coming to Queensland – Get your identification ready!
The Queensland Government has announced that electronic conveyancing will be mandated in Queensland from 20…
Mandatory Electronic Conveyancing is coming to Queensland – Get your identification ready!Read More
Buying and Selling Property – the Contract is Key
Are you in the market to buy or sell your home or residential investment property?…
Ben Gouldson Named Queensland’s Regional Practitioner of the Year
At the Queensland Law Society (QLS) Excellence in Law Awards Gala on Saturday night our…
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2022 Artist-in-Residence Announced
We are pleased to announce the selection of Anna Battle as the 2022 Clifford Gouldson Lawyers’…
Marcia Marcia Marcia – blended families and estate planning challenges
Television’s Brady family had their share of ups and downs dealing with being a blended…
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Fair Work Delivers a Key Decision for a Vaccine Mandate in a Workplace
A recent decision delivered by the Fair Work Commission has confirmed a South Australian shipbuilding…
Fair Work Delivers a Key Decision for a Vaccine Mandate in a WorkplaceRead More
Water Rights: A Quick Overview
Water resources are critical to any farming enterprise and never more so than during drought…
IP holding companies: The path to commercialising your IP?
Is your simple company structure holding you back when it comes to protecting, commercialising and financially…
IP holding companies: The path to commercialising your IP?Read More
2022 Artist-in-Residence Program: Seeking Submissions
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers is now seeking submissions from local artists for its highly regarded Artist-in-Residence…
2022 Artist-in-Residence Program: Seeking SubmissionsRead More
The High Court settles uncertainty around BDBNs for SMSFs
On 15 June 2022 the High Court handed down its decision in Hill v Zuda [1]…
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Unfair Dismissal Cap Rises to $81,000 Today
The caps for compensation and income in unfair dismissal claims increase from today.The high-income threshold…
Building a house? Be careful using a project builder’s plans to conceptualise your dream home!
With new homes, plans designed for similar price ranges often include common features designed to…
Incorporated association rules change today with more to follow – how is your organisation impacted?
We recently published a legal alert regarding amendments to the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld) (Act)…
Minimum wage increase announced: What employers need to know
As most of you will now be well aware, the Fair Work Commission recently announced…
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Fair Work upholds decision to dismiss for IP disclosure
A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission to uphold the dismissal under the Small…
Fair Work upholds decision to dismiss for IP disclosure Read More
I am selling my business, but what about the employees?
Selling or purchasing a business is an exciting milestone in any business owner’s career. However,…
I am selling my business, but what about the employees?Read More
Proposed 10 Days Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave
The Fair Work Commission has provided a provisional view that employers engaging staff across 123…
Proposed 10 Days Paid Family and Domestic Violence LeaveRead More
Winter is coming – and so are new duties for incorporated association board members
Changes to the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Act) have steadily been implemented since 2021. The…
Winter is coming – and so are new duties for incorporated association board membersRead More
Toyota Class Action Decision Applies to 264,170 Vehicles
On 7 April 2022, Justice Michael Lee of the Federal Court of Australia held that 264,170…
Toyota Class Action Decision Applies to 264,170 VehiclesRead More
Horticulture Award Changes Start Today
Employers in the horticulture industry should ensure they have implemented the necessary changes to comply…
The Patent Box Scheme : Access a Lower Corporate Tax Rate
How might Australian businesses unlock a 17% corporate tax rate for their business: by participating…
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Superannuation payment requirements extended
A new bill introduced into federal parliament will see compulsory superannuation payments extended to more…
Virtual Meetings and Electronic Signing for Companies
The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) now permanently allows companies to hold virtual meetings and electronically…
Virtual Meetings and Electronic Signing for CompaniesRead More
Director ID Key Dates
From 1 November 2021, all existing company directors are required to apply for director identification numbers…
Off-the-plan contracts: Is a 4.4% variation enough to rescind?
Most off-the-plan property contracts contain terms that permit a 5% variation in the final area…
Off-the-plan contracts: Is a 4.4% variation enough to rescind?Read More
Facebook’s rebrand to Meta – an IP Warning for Businesses
Facebook (the company which owns internet platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook) recently rebranded…
Facebook’s rebrand to Meta – an IP Warning for BusinessesRead More
Extreme Weather and Your Lease
Much of South-East Queensland and now Northern New South Wales have been impacted by a…
CGLaw offers local Trade Mark Attorney Services
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers is very pleased to advise that Nicola Hayden is able to provide…
Contractor or Employee – The High Court’s Revised Approach
One of the vexed questions for many businesses in Australia is the classification of their…
Contractor or Employee – The High Court’s Revised ApproachRead More
CGLaw appoints Harrison Humphries as Director
Current Directors, Amanda Tolson, Danny Clifford and Ben Gouldson are pleased to announce that Harrison…
Disability Issues in Education – Update
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (the Royal…
Transparency from Energy Providers is finally coming for Consumers…
The inability to accurately compare energy plans will be a problem of the past in…
Transparency from Energy Providers is finally coming for Consumers…Read More
CGLaw’s Artist in Residence Program Raises $3,237 for Protea Place
The success of Clifford Gouldson Lawyer’s recent Artist-in-Residence program has benefitted Protea Place charity to…
CGLaw’s Artist in Residence Program Raises $3,237 for Protea PlaceRead More
Stretching fabric and the truth: Lorna Jane cops $5 million in penalties
Lorna Jane claimed its activewear could stop the spread of COVID-19 after it was treated…
Stretching fabric and the truth: Lorna Jane cops $5 million in penaltiesRead More
Second COVID insurance test case won by insurers
The Federal Court has handed down its ruling in the second test case concerning whether…
COVID-19 workplace vaccination policies – FAQs
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedent impact on employment and workplace conditions generally. Now…
Property Developer Licences? Watch this space.
Hot on the heels of the Queensland Government’s efforts to implement building industry fairness reforms…
The Will that was, then wasn’t
A recent case provides an example of the impact of failing to understand how Wills…
CGLaw Funds Endowment with USQ
Clifford Gouldson is pleased to announce the establishment of the CGLaw Endowment Fund with the…
Estate Planning: Don’t set and forget!
With around 50% of adults lacking a Will or other forms of estate planning those…
Director ID Applications Open Today
All current and aspiring company directors must be aware that applications for director identification numbers…
WorkPac V Rossato: High Court Confirms “Casual Employment”
In August, the High Court of Australia unanimously overturned the Federal Court’s earlier decision in…
WorkPac V Rossato: High Court Confirms “Casual Employment”Read More
Kings & Queens of the Mountain!
Clifford Gouldson was pleased to be a sponsor of the recent Rotary Toowoomba Ride the…
Federal COVID vaccine compensation up to $20,000
The Federal Government has established a claims scheme to reimburse individuals who suffer a ‘moderate…
Data Breaches – Your Legal Reporting Obligations
Australian privacy and information security laws are complex. In particular, we find many of our…
Time periods for development approvals extended
On 1 September 2021, the Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning issued…
Employer held responsible for employee contracting COVID-19
The recent decision of Sara v G & S Sara Pty Ltd [2021] NSWPIC 286…
Employer held responsible for employee contracting COVID-19Read More
The Spam Act: Are your marketing emails considered spam?
The Spam Act 2003 (Cth) (the Act) regulates marketing emails or messages sent by Australian…
The Spam Act: Are your marketing emails considered spam?Read More
Why cannot our own creations create?
Can our own creations create? The Federal Court recently considered whether only a human can…
Residential Property: Which contract is best?
Whether you are selling your first home or your 5th investment property, selling residential property…
How Accurate is Your School Promotional Material?
The Independent School sector is extremely competitive. The most important competition (and there are many…
2021 Artist-in-Residence Announced
We are pleased to announce the selection of LeAnne Vincent as the 2021 Clifford Gouldson Lawyers…
Hair Cuts and the Anti Discrimination Act
Given Australia’s increasingly culturally diverse population, it is not an uncommon occurrence for some students’…
Privacy Issues, Security of Information and Virtual Meetings
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on many aspects of our lives. In…
Privacy Issues, Security of Information and Virtual MeetingsRead More
Artist-in-Residence Program Relaunches
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers is now seeking applications from local artists for the relaunch of our highly…
Fair Work Commission finds Deliveroo driver is an employee
In last months Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruling of Diego France v Deliveroo[1], the FWC…
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Top three things to consider when appointing an agent to sell your property
Selling your property can lead to big commission being payable to your agent – especially…
Top three things to consider when appointing an agent to sell your propertyRead More
Changes to domain name registration affecting businesses & charities
The administrator for Australia’s top level domains (auDA) recently introduced significant changes as to how…
Changes to domain name registration affecting businesses & charitiesRead More
Understanding lease options: Critical knowledge for landlords and tenants
A lease option is something that can baffle new landlords and tenants alike, and we…
Understanding lease options: Critical knowledge for landlords and tenantsRead More
Australian Consumer Law changes – Be prepared
Business owners should consider what action they need to take to ensure they are compliant…
Death of the Implied Licence as the High Court adopts the doctrine of exhaustion in Australia
By a four to three majority decision the High Court of Australia, which is the…
Off the plan sales – When patience pays off
Regardless of the type of development, every property developer is keen to sign up buyers…
National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces – Important Information
The Australian Human Rights Commission has conducted four surveys on the experience of sexual harassment,…
National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces – Important InformationRead More
Recognition keeps coming for CGLaw’s IP expert
Clifford Gouldson’s Ken Philp continues to demonstrate the strength and depth of his reputation in…
Bolter $50,000 Grant Winner Announced
spur: has been announced the winner of the $50,000 Little Giant Startup Grant following a…
12 month Extension for Existing HomeBuilder Applicants
The Federal Government has announced a 12 month extension to the construction commencement requirement for…
12 month Extension for Existing HomeBuilder ApplicantsRead More
Cash is King – Payment Times Reporting for Large Business (>$100 m) in Australia
The Federal Government has released the payment times reporting rules (Payment Times Reporting Rules 2020…
Cash is King – Payment Times Reporting for Large Business (>$100 m) in AustraliaRead More
Are you the attorney for a person eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine?
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has commenced in Australia and while there is some debate as…
Are you the attorney for a person eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine?Read More
Casual employment reform – what do you need to know?
On 26 March 2021, the rights and obligations of casual employees outlined in the Fair…
Casual employment reform – what do you need to know?Read More
“Right to Disconnect” After Hours in Victoria Signifies a Substantial Change to the Modern Working Environment
Police officers in Victoria have this week won the “right to disconnect” from work with…
Modern Day Schools – The Importance of Transgender and Gender Diverse Policies
The diversity of the modern day enrolment at schools has increased significantly over the last…
Modern Day Schools – The Importance of Transgender and Gender Diverse PoliciesRead More
15 lessons from 15 years in business
This week we are celebrating 15 years since Danny Clifford and Ben Gouldson opened the…
Parliament passes pared-back Omnibus Bill
Today, the Government passed a revised edition of the Industrial Relations Omnibus Bill. In essence, the…
Enrolling Students with Special Needs
By now, most people in the education sector would be familiar with The Disability Royal…
Ken Philp Named Luminary by World Trade Rankings
We are very proud to announce that our Intellectual Property Senior Consultant Ken Philp has…
Sexual Harassment and Risk Assessment in Schools
Recently, Safework Australia, the statutory body established to develop national policy relating to Workplace Health…
Summer is over – the new framework for statutory trust accounts starts 1 March 2021
The first transition date from the Project Bank Account to Statutory Trust regime commenced on…
Summer is over – the new framework for statutory trust accounts starts 1 March 2021Read More
Streamlined Unpaid Wages and Entitlements Recovery System
From Monday, 1 March 2021, the Palaszczuk Government introduced a streamlined unpaid wages recovery procedure…
Streamlined Unpaid Wages and Entitlements Recovery SystemRead More
Stand Downs in Schools During Covid-19
A recent Full Bench decision of the Fair Work Commission (the Commission) has provided some…
CGLaw welcomes education sector lawyer Ben Foley
Clifford Gouldson is pleased to announce that Ben Foley has rejoined our firm as Special…
Stage three of minimum wage increase
In June 2020 the Fair Work Commission announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages. This…
Employee’s vaccine refusal may set important precedent for coronavirus vaccinations
The Fair Work Commission has recently allowed an aged care worker to proceed with her…
Employee’s vaccine refusal may set important precedent for coronavirus vaccinationsRead More
Leading Australian IP Lawyer Joins CGLaw
Clifford Gouldson is proud to announce that one of Australia’s most experienced intellectual property lawyers,…
Court ruling sparks action against insurers for COVID-affected businesses
The outcome of a recent test case relating to business interruption insurance for COVID-19 losses…
Court ruling sparks action against insurers for COVID-affected businessesRead More
Extra peace of mind when your child heads off into the world
If you are about to send a child off to university or to a gap-year,…
Extra peace of mind when your child heads off into the worldRead More
BREAKING: Bankruptcy Notice Threshold Increase
Further to our recent alert on A New Era of Insolvency Law, the Commonwealth Attorney-General,…
A New Era of Insolvency Law
In March and September 2020, we wrote about the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020 (Cth) (COVID…
Changes to the Pastoral Award 2020
On 30 November 2020, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) made a new significant decision to…
What does an Executor actually do?
Whether you’re an executor yourself or you’re advising an executor or estate, it’s valuable to…
Fair Work Commission rules on overtime for casuals
In August 2020 the Fair Work Commission (Commission) determined that the way casual employees are…
Stage two of minimum wage increase
In June 2020 the Fair Work Commission announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages. This applies to…
Ensuring you’re insuring horses for courses
Federal Court finds insurance brokers liable for failing to offer clients the right additional insurances.On…
How is debt recovery in your business?
No doubt as a consequence of the COVID-19 crisis Australian credit agency, CreditorWatch, reports that…
Who is Australia’s 5th largest home lender?
If you were asked to name the 5th largest lender in Australia, no one would…
Does a pandemic trigger business interruption insurance?
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant levels of State and Federal government intervention, including…
Does a pandemic trigger business interruption insurance?Read More
$50,000 grant to supercharge Aussie startups
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers would like to announce the launch of a $50,000 grant designed to…
Battle of the Burger Giants : Big Mac vs Big Jack
The ‘Big Mac’ is an iconic staple of the McDonalds brand, and one they are…
Qld Government Enacts Retail Shop Leases Changes
On 29 September 2020 the Queensland Government enacted changes to the Retail Shop Leases and Other…
CGLaw Expands to the Sunshine Coast
Our team is pleased to announce that Clifford Gouldson Lawyers is expanding it’s business to…
Do I really need a Will?
At our recent Advisor Day event we received plenty of questions about estate planning and…
Mediating leasing disputes during COVID-19: We can help!
We recently made you aware of the extension to the period during which certain landlords…
Mediating leasing disputes during COVID-19: We can help!Read More
The risks of director’s guarantees
With the challenges many businesses are facing in a COVID impacted business environment we are…
Extension to lease moratorium announced
The Queensland Government has announced an extension to the moratorium period in relation to retail and…
JobKeeper is extended and tweaked
As you are no doubt aware, the Federal Government recently modified the JobKeeper subsidy scheme.…
Payroll Tax and COVID-19 – potential reprieve for business
Given the economic challenges facing many businesses at the moment due to COVID-19, the Office…
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Dirt fights – when co-owners of land disagree
Buying land together with family, friends or business partners is common when people want to get…
COVID-19 Debt Relief Extended
Over the last six months, the Federal Government’s Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020…
Building industry amendments commence on 1 October 2020
On 22 July 2020 we published an email alert advising about changes to laws impacting…
Building industry amendments commence on 1 October 2020Read More
Mondelez Decision: High Court Confirms Leave Entitlements
Yesterday, the majority of the High Court of Australia (HCA) found that ‘a day’, for…
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Changes to the Real Estate Industry Award
On 6 August 2020, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) made a variation to the Real…
COVID-19 UPDATE: Changes to the Real Estate Industry AwardRead More
Shh…. It’s Secret… COVID Style…
Have you been busy creating new products, business ideas, concepts, processes, and inventions? Many people are…
Announcing CGLaw Staff Promotions
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers is proud to announce the promotion of five members of our team…
Personal liability for officers of incorporated associations is coming!
BackgroundMany community sport organisations and clubs, charitable organisations, arts and craft organisations and other bodies…
Personal liability for officers of incorporated associations is coming!Read More
Reminder: Works for Tradies Program Registrations Close Today
The Works for Tradies Program was introduced as part of the Queensland Government’s economic recovery strategy…
Reminder: Works for Tradies Program Registrations Close TodayRead More
More legal changes for building industry
Key points New laws have been passed by the Queensland Government to make further changes…
Queensland sees its first conviction under new industrial manslaughter laws
On 11 June 2020, the State of Queensland recorded its first conviction under the new…
Queensland sees its first conviction under new industrial manslaughter lawsRead More
No App, No work, No Lunch: Enforcing a COVIDSafe App Download
The COVID-19 pandemic has countries around the world taking extraordinary measures to protect the safety…
No App, No work, No Lunch: Enforcing a COVIDSafe App DownloadRead More
Minimum wage increase from 1 July 2020
The Fair Work Commission has announced an increase to the national minimum wage of 1.75 per…
$10k grant is back: Don’t miss this one!
With the first round fully subscribed in just 4 days, the Qld Government has today…
Secret recording – is it illegal?
We are often asked whether it is legal to record conversations, whether consent is required…
Clarity for Landlords and Tenants finally arrives!
Summary: New Qld law based on the Federal Mandatory Code of Conduct has been made.There…
How secure are your goods on account?
COVID-19 has brought difficult times for many businesses, and few have been unaffected by either…
The Celeste Barber decision – time to check your objectives?
This week’s Supreme Court decision in relation to the $51 million that Celeste Barber raised…
The Celeste Barber decision – time to check your objectives?Read More
Casual employees and WorkPac Pty Ltd – not again!
The recent Federal Court case of Workpac v Rossato has further strengthened the position of…
The $55 million mistake! Decision highlights need for strict drafting compliance
In the case of Santos Limited v BNP Paribas, the failure to print the words “authorised…
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Adaption grant offers wide range of options to spend $10k
The Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grant was announced yesterday and offers small businesses up to $10,000…
Adaption grant offers wide range of options to spend $10kRead More
Logging off for good? – Your social media after you die
Some believe there may now be three certainties in life; death, taxes and…social media. Social…
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Temporary measure for electronic signing under the Corporations Act
In a world where almost everything occurs online, it has been a source of frustration…
Temporary measure for electronic signing under the Corporations ActRead More
COVID-19: Working from home, WH&S & privacy
The rush to move entire businesses to a work from home model was frantic. Some…
Relaxed restrictions & improved business – What happens to JobKeeper?
There is no doubt that the release of the JobKeeper program is helping many Australian…
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Safety measures for a return to work
With the prospect of businesses re-opening and employees returning to the office it’s critical that…
Nine principals from National Cabinet to impact business
National Cabinet today agreed nine principles which are likely to impact business throughout the COVID-19…
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Witnessing Wills in isolation issue addressed
A key issue with preparing Wills during the current COVID-19 situation is the difficulty in…
Commercial tenancies mandatory code of conduct
The Prime Minister held a further press conference on 7 April 2020 to, amongst other…
Latest federal government information for commercial landlords and tenants
While the final details are still to be enacted in law by the State and…
Latest federal government information for commercial landlords and tenantsRead More
Commercial rent and COVID-19
Landlords and tenants alike have been anxiously waiting for any indication from the Government as…
New measures to ensure wills are in place
With a lot of fear and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 virus we are experiencing a…
Changes to creditor, bankruptcy and insolvency rules for COVID-19 crisis
The economic impacts of Covid-19 and the health measures required to prevent its spread will…
Changes to creditor, bankruptcy and insolvency rules for COVID-19 crisisRead More
COVID-19 – questions answered for employers
We are receiving plenty of questions as employers come to grips with the current and…
COVID-19 – CGLaw Operations Update
Dear Clients, Colleagues and Associates, With the current concerns within the community about the COVID-19…
Coronavirus, contracts & force majeure!
Coronavirus is having a profound impact on the world’s economy. With Oxford Economics estimating the…
Commercial rent and COVID-19 – update
Distressed landlords and tenants were watching yesterday’s Government announcement with much anticipation, for details of…
Critical issues for landlords to consider when a commercial tenant is moving out
Summary Understanding what you should be doing at the end of a commercial lease is…
Critical issues for landlords to consider when a commercial tenant is moving outRead More
Changes to employer obligations for annualised salaries commence 1 March 2020
Following the decision of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) in February of 2019, the obligations of employers…
Changes to employer obligations for annualised salaries commence 1 March 2020Read More
Franchisor hit with $4.2 million penalty
A recent $4.2 million example stands out as a strong reminder that franchisors must ensure…
White card changes coming 1 February
A recent update from Master Builders Qld provided a useful reminder about the changes that…
Trivago tricks travellers
Chances are that you’ve heard or may have even booked your holiday through the hotel…
Are your customers really accepting your website terms and conditions?
Did you know that how you present your terms and conditions to your clients and…
Are your customers really accepting your website terms and conditions?Read More
Significant changes to annual salaries
Following the decision of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) in February of 2019, the obligations…
31 December deadline looms large for QBCC licence holders
Are you a contractor who holds a QBCC Licence in categories SC1, SC2, 1, 2…
31 December deadline looms large for QBCC licence holdersRead More
High Court agrees to hear personal/carer’s leave case
The High Court has today granted Mondalez International the right to appeal the meaning of…
High Court agrees to hear personal/carer’s leave caseRead More
The harsh light that litigation shines on your estate
A recent, long running estate litigation highlights exactly why ‘DIY’ or homemade Wills are best…
The harsh light that litigation shines on your estateRead More
Version control protocol: safeguard your business from a costly mistake
Documents, whether it’s simple policy documents or complex sales agreements, are the bread and butter…
Version control protocol: safeguard your business from a costly mistakeRead More
“Going guarantor” – the misunderstood risks
Because of the personal relationships that are often involved, many people will provide a guarantee…
Liability for an independent contractor’s superannuation
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia[1] has found that in some circumstances,…
Liability for an independent contractor’s superannuationRead More
Harrison Humphries elected Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce President
Clifford Gouldson is proud to announce that our own Harrison Humphries was elected unopposed as…
Harrison Humphries elected Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce PresidentRead More
Jury duty obligations for employees & employers
What do you do if you or your employee are called up for jury duty? …
CGLaw Named Employer of Choice
Clifford Gouldson was proud and very humbled to be named the inaugural Employer of Choice…
National safe work month – a ‘healthy’ reminder for employers
As we progress through the year and transition to Summer, October presents a good opportunity…
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A sweet update for QLD “lemon laws”
Do you remember our legal alert in January 2019? It was about upcoming changes to how…
Anti-bullying jurisdiction increased after foster carer found to be a worker
A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision has found that a Barnardos foster carer can…
Anti-bullying jurisdiction increased after foster carer found to be a workerRead More
Name registration does not protect your brand
It’s a common misconception that registration of a business, company or domain name grants ownership…
CGLaw welcomes property development lawyer Carly Brailak
We are pleased to announce that Carly Brailak has joined Clifford Gouldson Lawyers in the…
CGLaw welcomes property development lawyer Carly BrailakRead More
10 days personal leave for all employees
A Federal Court decision last week has confirmed that employers are required to provide all…
Mindy gets a fresh coat of paint!
Mindy has had a makeover by local artist Bronte Naylor! Keep an eye out for…
Cyber criminals – a wolf in other business’s clothing
As we all know, cyber crime is on the rise. It has been reported in the…
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Our Team sleeps rough for Homeless Week
Many of you will have seen the media coverage recently around Homeless Week and Base…
Sydney football stadium – NSW government let contract before design
It has been reported that the Sydney Football Stadium project is a debacle, with news…
Sydney football stadium – NSW government let contract before designRead More
Ignore close scrutiny of contractor arrangements at your peril
From 1 July 2019 the Fair Work Ombudsman began ramping up its investigations to identify…
Ignore close scrutiny of contractor arrangements at your perilRead More
Kraft v Bega – never oily, never dry
Kraft Peanut Butter is a family favourite across Australia. Many of us have it in…
An historic day for Queensland – human rights act 2019 (QLD)
If you blinked, then you may have missed it, but on 1 July 2019 an…
An historic day for Queensland – human rights act 2019 (QLD)Read More
Social Highlights
Featured: Selina’s 10 year work anniversary, Simon Future Community Leader announcement and Harrison’s delegate trip…
CGLaw team to go homeless for a night
Impacted by the level of the homelessness problem in Toowoomba, and the passion of those…
Faceapp – but it was all in the terms of use
No doubt by now, you are aware of the recent social trend involving an App…
Licensing: profiting from your assets without selling them
Is your business thinking about selling off assets to boost the cash flow? Are you…
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Minimum wage increase from 1 July
The Fair Work Commission has announced an increase to the national minimum wage of 3…
Combustible cladding – extension of deadlines
The State Government has extended the deadlines for compliance with Stages 2 and 3a of…
Government reforms to clean up ABNs
In recent announcements by the Federal Government, from 1 July 2021, ABN holders in Australia…
What rate of tax does my private company pay?
From 1 July 2018, the rules for determining the rate of tax paid by a…
Domestic and family violence leave – what do you need to know?
As a result of the unfortunate increases in the instances of Domestic Violence within Australia,…
Domestic and family violence leave – what do you need to know?Read More
Construction news: NCC changes live & govt calls for submissions
2019 National Construction Code (NCC) The NCC has been amended. Taking effect from 1 May…
Construction news: NCC changes live & govt calls for submissionsRead More
Cyber attack in your business: legal obligations, options and liability
Cyber attacks are on the rise in Australia, particularly those which target businesses – often…
Cyber attack in your business: legal obligations, options and liabilityRead More
Ashes to ashes: whose dust?
The age old saying, “Where there’s a Will, there’s relatives” rings true, but notwithstanding the…
New proposal on the table – director identification numbers
As part of it’s efforts to combat illegal “phoenix” activity, the Federal Government has proposed…
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Flexible working requests: you can’t say no!
Due to recent changes to the Fair Work legislation, it is no longer possible for…
Combustible cladding – first deadline approaching
Do you know if you are required to undertake a cladding audit for your property?…
But the doctor told me so!
Where an employee is suffering from an injury or illness, it is not uncommon for…
$700 saved costs family $50,000
In a troubling example of the dangers of cutting costs in estate planning we’ve recently…
Dismissal because of domestic violence deemed not discrimination
In January last year, in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission, Deputy President Swan dismissed a…
Dismissal because of domestic violence deemed not discriminationRead More
Sushi case confirms employer record-keeping requirements
An underpaying sushi business is the first to be charged by the Fair Work Ombudsman…
Sushi case confirms employer record-keeping requirementsRead More
New “Lemon Laws”: when car deals turn sour…
Changes are coming for how motor dealers and buyers resolve disputes thanks to new legislation…
Regulations amended to prevent employee ‘double dipping’
In 2018, the Full Federal Court ordered an employer to payout an employee’s accrued entitlement…
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‘Reining in staff behaviour at your office Christmas party’
With Christmas only weeks away, it’s common for businesses to celebrate the end of the…
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Building industry changes – the countdown is on!!!
There have been some major changes to laws governing the Building & Construction Industry in…
Cybersecurity – Is this business’ current greatest threat?
Cybersecurity is the protection of internet-connected systems, including hardware, software and data, from digital attack. …
Cybersecurity – Is this business’ current greatest threat?Read More
What to consider when your tenant has to go!
The decision to terminate a commercial lease because of a tenant’s breach is one not…
When “claim denied” is not the final word
Unfortunately for those of us who dutifully pay our insurance premiums (insurance companies call us…
What happens to my super when I die?
It is a simple question with a complicated answer. Most people are surprised to learn…
Have you met Mindy? Local Law Firm gives back to the community
Mindy the van has long been providing liquid gold (coffee) to our coffee-obsessed community here…
Have you met Mindy? Local Law Firm gives back to the communityRead More
Does your building require a cladding audit?
he Queensland Government is seeking to determine the extent of the use of potentially combustible…
Digital grants: not just free money
The Queensland Government has just released the latest round of the Small Business Digital Grants…
Casual employees & annual leave – sorting fact from fiction
There has been a stir recently in the world of industrial relations. On Thursday 16…
Casual employees & annual leave – sorting fact from fictionRead More
Defamation online: but i didn’t post the comment, your honour!
In January 2016, we wrote about four cases involving allegedly defamatory online statements. A recent…
Defamation online: but i didn’t post the comment, your honour!Read More
Development approval decision means extra caution for buyers
Buyers of land over which a development approval has previously been granted are required to…
Development approval decision means extra caution for buyersRead More
Panadol causes headache for nurofen
A recent court case saw the makers of Panadol take on Nurofen in a dispute…
Ready for 1 July? We summarise the critical legal changes for businesses
Do you want to hit the ground running in the new financial year? We have…
Ready for 1 July? We summarise the critical legal changes for businessesRead More
“Ipso facto” changes to impact business contracts post 1 July 2018
SUMMARY An ipso facto clause is a common clause found within contracts and agreements that…
“Ipso facto” changes to impact business contracts post 1 July 2018Read More
Building Industry Payments Changes Delayed
The Queensland Government has announced a delay to the commencement of the changes to payment…
Communication crucial in disciplinary matters
Managing disciplinary matters with employees can be a tough process. Proper communication between employer and…
Will I or won’t I have a will?
It is an unfortunate fact that every year our firm has to deal with the…
New EU data rules may impact Australian businesses
Have you noticed your inbox filling up recently with emails regarding updates to privacy policies?…
Sushi shop penalised for worker’s raw deal
Last month the Federal Circuit Court handed down a $200,000 penalty to a Sydney sushi…
New Labour Hire Laws Commence 16 April 2018 – What you need to know
n September 2017, the Queensland Government passed and assented to a new piece of legislation…
New Labour Hire Laws Commence 16 April 2018 – What you need to knowRead More
Compensation for cricket injury – howzat!
A worker’s knee injury suffered during a cricket match between shifts of work was found…
GST changes coming 1 July 2018
Are you aware of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) changes coming this July? If…
Reminder for clubs, societies and small non-profits – governance matters!
An incorporated association in New South Wales recently found itself in the Supreme Court* –…
Reminder for clubs, societies and small non-profits – governance matters!Read More
Project bank accounts commence 1 march 2018
The commencement date for Project Bank Accounts for government projects under the Building Industry Fairness…
Only 10 day until major privacy law changes – are you ready and compliant?
On Thursday, 22 February 2018, new provisions of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) will come…
Only 10 day until major privacy law changes – are you ready and compliant?Read More
When Christmas parties go VERY wrong
It’s not called the silly season because your children ask for unicorns from a mystical…
What can we learn from the ghosts of Christmas functions past?
Tis the season to be merry and join your colleagues for a much deserved Christmas…
What can we learn from the ghosts of Christmas functions past?Read More