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Buying into a dental practice
Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently joined Angela Jeffrey (William Buck) and Colin Taylor (BOQ Specialist) to provide Australian Dental Association…
MoreDeadline for obtaining a Director Identification Number
In June 2020 the Federal Government passed new laws requiring every director obtain a Director Identification Number (or DIN). This…
MoreIndividuals signing deeds electronically – in which states?
During the peak of COVID, most states and territories implemented temporary legislation allowing individuals to sign documents electronically. Since the…
MoreContractor or employee? Your contract should spell it out
Background In February this year, the High Court handed down two significant rulings in relation to both contractors and employees.…
MoreMandatory Director Identification Number – approaching deadlines
If you are a company director, or thinking of becoming one, you must now obtain a director identification number (or DIN). The…
MoreVirtual meetings and electronic execution now permanent
Back in August 2021, Mahoneys brought you an article on the impending amendments to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act),[1]which…
MoreA duty exemption for small business restructures – at last!
Initially published 4 November 2020. Updated following OSR expansion issued on 21 July 2021. One of the biggest problems with…
MoreImplications for business when Australia implements APEC’s Cross Border Privacy Rules System next year
After consultation with business and stakeholders, the Australian Government recently applied to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economic forum (APEC) to…
MoreUnpacking recent changes to Australia’s IP legislation
Recent changes to Australia’s intellectual property legislation reflect some of the recommendations made by the Productivity Commission in 2016. This…
MoreFranchise agreements, trade marks and Australian consumer law
A franchise is a business arrangement that allows a person to operate under the name of an already established business.…
MoreUnfair contract terms outlawed when dealing with small business
On Saturday 12 November 2016, a new law will come into effect. One that prohibits unfair contract terms in standard…
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