Commercial Updates

FWA amendments: more options for employers eligible for JobKeeper payments

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We have recently provided updates on temporary variations made to some modern awards and the proposed introduction of additional measures such as pandemic leave and annual leave at half pay in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a further response, the Federal parliament has now passed the  Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus (Measures No. 2) Act 2020 which temporarily amends … FWA amendments: more options for employers eligible for JobKeeper payments

The FWC on the front foot: “Pandemic leave” and annual leave at half pay

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On 1 April 2020, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) released a statement proposing to temporarily vary 103 Awards (on the Commission’s initiative) to include an entitlement to unpaid “pandemic leave” and to include the flexibility for employees to take annual leave at half pay. Pandemic leave This measure is designed to fill in the ‘regulatory … The FWC on the front foot: “Pandemic leave” and annual leave at half pay

Temporary Award variations in response to COVID-19 crisis for employers of clerical and hospitality employees

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Over the past week, the Fair Work Commission has handed down decisions which allow employers of those covered by the Clerks – Private Sector Award 2010 (Clerical Award) and the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010 (Hospitality Award) greater flexibility during the COVID-19 crisis. Unless extended on further application, the variations to the Clerks Award will operate from the first … Temporary Award variations in response to COVID-19 crisis for employers of clerical and hospitality employees

Commercial update – PPSR registration renewals

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Expiration of certain PPSR Registrations  Certain registrations on the PPSR are limited to a seven year expiry period, these include registrations for: motor vehicles; water craft; and other property which may be described by a serial number (such as certain plant and machinery. As the Personal Property Security Act 2009 commenced on 30 January 2012, interests registered … Commercial update – PPSR registration renewals

New GST Withholding requirements

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Effective from 1 July 2018, the Treasury Laws Amendment (2018 Measures No. 1) Act 2018 imposes obligations upon Buyers of certain new residential premises1 and certain potential residential land2 to withhold and remit GST directly to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Key features of the new regime include: GST withholding on new residential property supplies; … New GST Withholding requirements

Regulations provide welcome relief from the Labour Hire Licensing regime

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The long-awaited release and commencement of the Labour Hire Licensing Regulations 2018 (Regulations) will come as a relief to many businesses which were facing the onerous obligation of having to obtain and maintain a labour hire licence, even though they were not in the business of providing labour hire services. Background Last year, the Labour … Regulations provide welcome relief from the Labour Hire Licensing regime

Independent Contractor or Employee?

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The following is an outline of the various indicators of employment contracts and contracts engaging an independent contractor. None of these factors can be taken in isolation to determine whether a contract is an employment contract or one between a principal and independent contractor. The relationship between the parties must be examined as a whole. … Independent Contractor or Employee?