Knowledge

The Bank of Mum and Dad

Hillhouse Legal Partners touched on this subject back in 2021[1] but now the Bank of Mum and Dad is used by 2 in […]

Verbal Will Agreements: Why They Are Not Worth the Risk

In the realm of Estate Planning, verbal Will agreements are as good as non-existent. As the saying goes, they are “not worth the […]

Annual Review: Top 10 legal matters to consider this financial year

Get ahead of the curve and prepare for the opportunities that life or business throws at you this financial year. We often find the practices […]

Family Office Legal Services: Closing the gate BEFORE the horse has bolted

Wealthy individuals and family groups face inherent complexity as their wealth increases and their family continually grows and changes. Family office legal considerations […]

Legal Update – New Privacy Decision

Employer fined $3000 after telling staff an employee who suffered a medical episode at work was in stable condition. In the recent decision […]

Update: Payroll tax exemption relating to bulk-billing for GP Practices in New South Wales

The NSW Government has announced as part of its 2024-25 state budget, a Bulk-Billing Support Initiative that will see retrospective unpaid payroll tax […]

Superannuation and Your Will: How to gain certainty around protecting your loved ones

Naturally in business focusing on delivering the best possible service to your valued clients is essential.  It is just as is important to […]

Protect Your Business: The Essential Legal Benefits for Trade Marks

In today’s competitive landscape it is essential to protect the identity and reputation of your business through safeguarding your brand. One crucial, yet […]

Annual Wage Review Decision Announced 3 June 2024

The 2023-24 Wage Review Decision was announced by the Fair Work Commission on 3 June 2024. It is crucial that all employers carefully […]

Purchasing & Buying Your Next Private Rooms

Vicki Yeung, Senior Associate at Hillhouse, shares key considerations, legal tips, and common pitfalls to avoid when deciding to buy or lease medical […]

Privacy Awareness Week (6-12 May 2024) – What You Need To Consider

It’s Privacy Awareness Week (6-12 May 2024), which makes NOW a great time for businesses to review their privacy practices.  The theme for […]

Family Office Legal Services: Closing The Gate Before The Horse Has Bolted

Wealthy individuals and family groups face inherent complexity as their wealth increases and their family continually grows and changes. Family office legal considerations […]

Further Employment Law Changes In 2024 Including The Right To Disconnect And An Enshrined Definition Of Employment

You may have read our article ‘2024 – Some Changes to Employment Law’ in which we detailed some of the amendments that were […]

Updated QRO Public Ruling Provides Further Clarification On Payroll Tax For Medical Centres

In our previous article we discussed the revised Public Ruling issued by the Queensland Revenue Office (QRO) in September 2023. This clarified that if assigned […]

ATO’s 80/20 Rule And Other Issues To Consider When Engaging Contractors

It is common for mining and resources businesses to engage workers as contractors. While on the surface it appears straightforward, the ATO’s 80/20 […]