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Employee Due Diligence: What to Consider When Buying or Selling a Business

Employee Due Diligence: What to Consider When Buying or Selling a Business

Buyers should conduct a thorough investigation of all key aspects of a business before deciding whether to buy it and if so for what price, and employee matters are a key consideration. Sellers must be prepared to provide adequate information in response to these requests otherwise they may lose a potential buyer, however there are many issues they must consider when preparing a response. This article examines some of the key considerations both parties must manage during the due diligence process.

How To Not Be a Spammer

How To Not Be a Spammer

Electronic communications are a key communication method for most organisations. It's important to know whether the Spam Act 2003 (Cth) (Act) applies to each communication and, if it does, make sure the communication doesn’t amount to a breach of that Act. Otherwise, your organisation might face significant fines and other consequences. This article explains what kinds of communications are regulated by the Act and what your organisations needs to do to not be a spammer.

The Council refused my Development Application, what do I do now?

The Council refused my Development Application, what do I do now?

It is disappointing to spend so much time and money preparing a development application only to have it refused. It is important to know you have options – which option is best for you will predominantly depend on what your application was for and the reasons the Council has given for the refusal, which it should inform you of in writing.

Aged Care Royal Commission Mini-Series (No. 5): Home Care

Aged Care Royal Commission Mini-Series (No. 5): Home Care

The final report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (Final Report) was tabled on 1 March 2021, and contains significant and sweeping proposals for reform of the aged care sector. This is the fifth of a series of articles by Kinny Legal examining what these proposed reforms are and how they might change the industry if implemented.

Aged Care Royal Commission Mini-Series (No. 4): Palliative Care

Aged Care Royal Commission Mini-Series (No. 4): Palliative Care

The final report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (Final Report) was tabled on 1 March 2021, and contains significant and sweeping proposals for reform of the aged care sector. This is the fourth of a series of articles by Kinny Legal examining what these proposed reforms are and how they might change the industry if implemented.

Aged Care Royal Commission Mini-Series (No. 3): Use of Restrictive Practices

Aged Care Royal Commission Mini-Series (No. 3): Use of Restrictive Practices

The final report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (Final Report) was tabled on 1 March 2021, and contains significant and sweeping proposals for reform of the aged care sector. This is the third of a series of articles by Kinny Legal examining what these proposed reforms are and how they might change the industry if implemented.