A number of employment law and payroll changes will take effect from 1 July 2026. This article sets out the key changes employers should be aware of and prepare for. Minimum wage and award wage increases From the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will [...]
During 2026, Rankin Business Lawyers is presenting a series of articles providing guidance on what to do when preparing a business for sale. This month we examine the structure of business sales – including the difference between an asset sale and a share sale – and the capital gains tax (CGT) implications for your sale. [...]
Garnishee orders remain one of the most effective and immediate enforcement tools available to judgement creditors, as we discussed last month. By enabling funds owed to a debtor – whether held in a bank account or payable by a third party – to be intercepted directly, they can provide a swift, tangible pathway to recovery [...]
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic) (“the Act”) has been significantly amended and updated, with new rules taking effect from 15 April 2026. These new rules can affect all construction contracts, including contracts entered into before 15 April 2026, subject to the transitional provisions outlined in the amended Act. If [...]