Double Demerits – Australia Day Weekend

Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) reforms came into effect on 1 July 2026. These checks are a standard legal requirement and apply to many clients and services. For property solicitors and conveyancers, more formal due diligence and...

Businesses often hire people as independent contractors instead of employees. But getting this wrong can lead to serious consequences, including unfair dismissal claims, back payment of super and taxes and penalties for “sham contracting”. In 2024, Australia updated...

On 1 July 2026, Australia’s financial regulatory landscape experiences a seismic shift. The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) legislation officially comes into effect. The legislation captures professional service providers, including law...