Foreign investment plays a vital role in the Australian economy by supporting existing jobs and creating new jobs, encouraging innovation and the induction of new technologies and skills, providing access to markets and promoting competition. It is interesting to note that: at the end of 2018, the stock of total foreign investment in Australia was […]
With our ageing population elder abuse is becoming increasingly more common. In WA, elder abuse is defined as “any act which causes harm to an older person and occurs within an informal relationship of trust, such as family or friends”. Elderly people face a higher risk of abuse, exploitation and neglect. This makes elderly people […]
Many disputes arise from the purchase of second-hand cars, particularly from private sellers. In WA, buyers of second-hand cars in the private market have little protection. However, second-hand cars purchased through a dealership generally provide greater protection through consumer warranties. The sale of cars in WA is regulated by the provisions of the Motor Vehicle […]
Deliberately lit fires cause substantial damage to people, animals, property and the environment in WA. In WA, over 300 arson related charges are laid by WA Police every year. The penalties for arson in WA are severe. Criminal damage by fire can lead to a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. The legislation relating to arson […]
Hiring backpackers or working holiday makers can be the perfect solution to help during busy times. However, it is important to remember that there are strict laws around hiring non-Australian citizens. Employers are responsible for checking all workers’ rights to work in Australia. It is an offence under the Migration Act 1958 to knowingly or […]
Employers who engage employees under relevant federal workplace laws are required to: make and keep accurate and complete records for all of their employees (e.g. time worked and wages paid); and issue pay slips to each employee. These record-keeping and pay slip obligations are designed to ensure that employees receive their correct wages and entitlements. […]
The Currency (Restrictions on the Use of Cash) Bill 2019 is currently on its second reading in the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Australian Federal Parliament, the other being the Senate. It is sometimes called the ‘people’s house’ or the ‘house of government’. This Bill […]
Recently there has been increased media coverage in Western Australia and nationally concerning the use and safety of products containing the active ingredient glyphosate. Claim Against Bayer in NSW by Farmer Ross Wild, a New South Wales farmer aged 67, has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Mr Wild claims that long-term exposure to Roundup’s […]