National Employment Standards Effective Jan 1 2010

New Standards On 20 March, 2009 the federal parliament passed the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act). The FW Act sets out 10 minimum conditions of employment. These National Employment Standards (NES) will take effect on 1 January, 2010 and will replace the existing...

Starting a Business – Things to Consider

There are many things to think of when looking to start a business. From choosing a business structure and legal issues, to tax obligations and financial management, these are just some of the things to be considered so as to ensure the smooth set-up and running of...