Blogs + Legal Updates
Practical legal insights for property, business and real estate professionals.
Legal Update Alert! Minimum wages in Australia have increased
Stay compliant with Fair Work wage increases. Understand minimum wage changes, award rates and payroll obligations for Australian real estate agencies.
Legal Update Alert! Recent decisions by the High Court have changed the game when deciding employees versus contractors
Legal Update Alert: Recent decisions by the High Court have changed the game when deciding employees versus contractors
Understanding and managing employee leave balances this holiday season
Manage employee leave balances with confidence. Learn about annual leave, long service leave, NES obligations and risks for real estate agencies.
Contractors vs employees: What is the legal difference between the two and why you need to know?
Understand contractor vs employee laws in Australia. Learn classification rules, sham contracting risks, Fair Work obligations and penalties for agencies.
Legal Update Alert: New Requirements for Directors under the Corporations Act – Director Identification Numbers
Learn about Director Identification Numbers (DINs), who needs one, application steps, deadlines, and compliance requirements under Australian company law.
The Everyday Pitfalls of Life as an Agent: The Legal Do’s and Don’ts for Agents
Learn the legal do’s and don’ts for real estate agents, including contracts, agency agreements, compliance and protecting your commission.
Watch Out! How Scammers Are Targeting Your Agency
Protect your real estate agency from cyber scams, phishing, fraud, and data breaches with practical cybersecurity steps, warning signs, and prevention tips.
Are you running an accidental franchise?
Understand the difference between franchise and licence agreements. Learn how real estate agencies can avoid compliance risks, penalties, and legal issues.
Vaccinations and the workplace
Understand COVID-19 vaccination policies, employer obligations, WHS laws, and employee rights for Australian workplaces.
Can I get in trouble for using emojis online?
Emoji use can have legal consequences. Discover how defamation law applies online and how real estate agencies can reduce communication risks.
Rules around direct marketing / eDM
Email marketing compliance guide covering Privacy Act, Spam Act, consent, data collection, cookies, and digital marketing obligations for businesses.
Franchise Legal Update Alert
Franchising Code changes introduced new disclosure rules, dispute processes, and compliance obligations. Learn key requirements for franchisors and franchisees.
Did you know the super guarantee rate is increasing from 1 July 2021? Don’t get caught out!
Understand Super Guarantee rate changes, employer obligations, payroll updates, and super compliance for Australian businesses.
Make Privacy a Priority
Free privacy awareness training for real estate agencies during Privacy Awareness Week 2021. Learn how to protect client information.
Are you aware of the changes to casual staff laws? Don’t get caught out!
Did you know the laws relating to casuals have changed?! Do you know what you need to do so you don’t get caught out? Here’s what you need to know.
The power of the right support network
Business is like a roller coaster – but the right support network can ensure that you feel less motion sick when those dips inevitably come.
The right to disconnect and what it means for you and your business
In the wake of COVID-19, work-life balance faces a massive shift as the 'right to disconnect' looms on the horizon. Here's what you need to know and what you should consider to manage a healthier work-life balance for your employees.
Protecting your secrets from exiting employees
Protect your business from risks when employees leave. Understand ongoing obligations and safeguard your clients, confidential information, and operations.
What is a Boutique Law Firm and why should you care?
Have you heard of boutique law firms? Did you ever wonder what benefits they offer or how they are different from traditional law firms?
The DOs and DON’Ts of high performing business partnerships
Build a stronger business partnership in your real estate agency with practical legal tips to improve trust, performance and long-term success.