GL Insights
To be or not to be – the next Annual General Meeting (AGM)
As a result of the Corona Virus Outbreak (COVID-19) and social isolation restrictions, many organisations are finding it impossible hold their AGM. For companies with a financial year end of 31 December, AGMs are generally required to be held by 31 May. However, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has relaxed this requirement. ASIC …
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Changes to Statutory Demands Process
It is no secret that COVID-19 has had an extraordinary impact on our day to day lives. As a result of the pandemic, there has also been a number of important changes to the law, including the corporations law. As a temporary measure to provide relief to “financially distressed businesses”, the Federal Government have announced …
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Global pandemic is no excuse, employers obligated to protect health and safety of employees
With an increase in the number of people working from home or working remotely because of COVID-19, it is important for employers to understand that their work health and safety (WHS) obligations have not ceased. Now more than ever, employers should refresh themselves on their responsibilities when it comes to ensuring their staff maintain a …
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COVIDSafe: The latest government app and what it means for your privacy
The Federal Government have just released their highly anticipated COVIDSafe App to help monitor the spread of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Of key concern to many is the privacy implications of downloading and using the App. There is much discussion regarding how much data the App collects, who can access the data and how that data …
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Changes to witnessing documents in NSW
The NSW Government have temporarily suspended requirements for documents to be witnessed in person, in light of COVID-19. Legislation passed last week (Electronic Transactions Amendment (Covid-19 Witnessing of Documents) Regulation 2020) allows certain legal documents to be witnessed by way of audio visual link. This means that NSW residents no longer need to leave their …
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Director identification numbers coming our way…
It has been discussed for some years now, but the Treasury Laws Amendment (Registries Modernisation and Other Measures) Bill 2019 is finally before Parliament and in fact, is currently before the Senate. The aim of the Bill, in part, is to introduce director identification numbers and reduce phoenixing activity. Phoenxing activity occurs when, as the …
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The Debt Recovery Process
At Griffin Legal we act in debt recovery matters for a diverse range of large and small clients from a variety of industries and backgrounds. This article focuses on the debt recovery process in the ACT. Demand Phase The first stage of debt recovery involves taking detailed instructions in relation to the debt, the debtor’s …
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Changes to Annualised Salaries under Modern Awards
From 1 March 2020, the Fair Work Commission has introduced new requirements for the payment of Annualised Salaries under Modern Awards. These changes will increase the obligations on all employers who pay their employees an annualised salary under a relevant Modern Award. These changes impact on any additional hours an employee works, and how they …
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Risk of defamation for businesses with a Facebook page
In Australia, the concept of free speech, although not enshrined in our Constitution, is a fundamental principle that many individuals seek to exercise. However, this principle is not a licence to make statements that ruin a person’s reputation in the eyes of the community. The case of Voller v Nationwide News Pty Ltd.; Voller v …
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New Year, New Will 2020!
A new Will may not be the first thing on your new year’s resolution list, however, it is very important to consider. If you do not have a Will or your circumstances substantially changed in 2019, the fresh new year is a good time to organise your estate planning. An outdated Will can be as …
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