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In an environment of declining housing affordability, more parents are helping their children out by financially assisting them in their housing purchase. When deciding on the best way to assist a child financially, there are some important matters you need to consider: · Do you want to provide money as a loan or as a gift? · What will happen to your money if your [...]
WMD Law is very pleased to again be the major sponsor for this year’s luncheon hosted by Sullivan Dewing to celebrate Women in Business on International Women’s Day. When: Thursday, 8 March 2018 Where: Doltone House, Sylvania Time: 11.00am until 3pm This year, the special guest is Lucy Brogden, Commissioner, National Mental Health Commission and Kookaburra Kids Ambassador. Lucy has extensive experience in psychology with [...]
Last year, the NSW Government introduced land tax and duty surcharges which can significantly impact the tax benefits of many discretionary trusts which own or are in the process of purchasing land in NSW. The legislation increases the duty and land tax surcharge by 4% and 1.25%, respectively. What this could mean for you Your discretionary trust will be subject to the surcharges if the [...]
'Fintech' (short for 'financial technology'), refers to technology that is rapidly changing the financial service industry. Fintechs include a range of innovative programs such as mobile banking, crowdfunding and more recently online marketplaces for home loans. HashChing is one of Australia’s first online marketplaces to allow consumers to access home loan offerings without having to shop around directly with lenders. HashChing operates at the intersection [...]
Jack is a black Labrador that WMD Law purchased and trained to be a companion dog for the students at St George School last year. The majority of the students at the school are in wheelchairs and love to spend time with the warm, loving and gentle Jack. Many schools are using Educational Support Dogs to support students in a number of ways. Dogs are [...]
There has been a focus on sexual harassment in the media recently due to some high profile allegations in Hollywood. It’s important that we recognise the issue is a global one and that sexual harassment in the workplace is a major concern in Australia. A 2012 survey conducted by the Human Rights Commission found that one in four women had been sexually harassed at work [...]
If you are going through separation or divorce and would like to sort out your family dispute issues relating to your children and/or property, you may first wish to try Family Dispute Resolution to mediate the matter before going to Court. You should seek mediation which falls under the purview of Family Dispute Resolution (“FDR”). In a mediation process, a neutral party or a dispute [...]
When you apply to be a host with Airbnb, you agree that the accommodation you list does not breach any lease, rental agreements or zoning laws which apply to the property. Airbnb allows hosts to advertise a room in their home or an entire property for short-term letting to guests. Hosts name their price and Airbnb takes a small commission if the property is rented. [...]
Recent changes to the Fair Work Act mean that all businesses should be reviewing employee payments and the systems they have in place to manage compliance. The Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill has been introduced to protect vulnerable employees from underpayment. New penalties for serious contraventions A new category of penalty is now available under the Fair Work Act and it will be [...]
We are proud to be the major sponsor of such a wonderful event. Please come and join us in celebrating Women in Business in recognition of International Women's Day whilst supporting Kookaburra Kids. Layne Beachley AO is our guest speaker. Layne is widley regarded as the most successful female surfer in history. The only surfer, male or female, to claim six consecutive world titles from 1998 [...]
