by Quinns Blog | Aug 5, 2020 | Blog, Employment and Human Resources News
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) and Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) have both played an active role in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They have worked to vary modern employment awards to accommodate the need for flexibility and understanding in the workplace; as has...
by Quinns Blog | Jul 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
A recent matter heard in the High Court has left the issue of shadow directorship ‘out of the shadows’ in ASIC v King [2020] HCA 4. The concept of shadow directorship derives from the definition of ‘officer’ in the Corporations Act: “an officer of a corporation means...
by Quinns Blog | Jul 22, 2020 | Blog, Legal News
For the construction industry, adapting to COVID-19 has meant strict hygiene and safety practices have had to be implemented into everyday work. Below, we have delved into some of the key issues facing the construction industry now. Shortage of Skilled Labour Force In...
by Quinns Blog | Jul 22, 2020 | Blog, Employment and Human Resources News
For employees not covered by an employment award, changes implemented in the Miscellaneous Award 2020 from 1 July may have a considerable impact. The coverage of the Miscellaneous Award was previously limited to those who were in an industry that had a modern award...
by Quinns Blog | Jul 14, 2020 | Accounting News, Blog
Recent reform and the inception of illegal phoenixing legislation has targeted illegal phoenixing practices. Receiving royal assent on 17 February 2020, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Combatting Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2020 is now in force and provides such regulatory...
by Quinns Blog | Jul 14, 2020 | Accounting News, Blog
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit realized on the sale of a non-inventory asset such as property, real estate or stocks. In relation to wills, it is important to note that this tax can come into play when beneficiaries seek to vary gifts granted to them...
by Quinns Blog | Jul 8, 2020 | Accounting News, Blog
Promoters are always looking for new ways to exploit the law or changes in the law. They promote schemes to people and promise tax benefits that aren’t legally available. Tax avoidance schemes range from mass-marketed arrangements advertised to the public, to...
by Quinns Blog | Jul 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
The ATO has provided us with the following update on GST audits relevant to the Public Groups & International (PGI) market: The PGI teams are starting their GST Top 1000 audit program in August and the ATO has decided to start its programs progressively over time....
by Quinns Blog | Jun 29, 2020 | Blog, Employment and Human Resources News
A worker has again failed to prove she was an employee rather than a contractor, with an appeal bench ruling three critical factors pointed “decisively away” from an employment relationship. In August 2019, Fair Work Commissioner Peter Hampton rejected an Uber Eats...
by Quinns Blog | Jun 29, 2020 | Accounting News, Small Business News
The package of legislation to modernise the business registers passed Parliament last week and awaits Royal Assent. As a result of the passage of this legislation, there will be a new Commonwealth business registry regime and registry functions under one Registrar –...
