Budget 2026: Australia is trying to tax its way out of a productivity problem
I don’t normally write about Budgets. That is partly because I ceased to understand how the “Economy” was supposed to work shortly after finishing my Economics/Commerce degree about 30 years ago. But what I do understand is the structures that Australian families and business owners use to protect what they have worked for: the family […]
ADLV Law – Second Quarter 2025 Update
We have just ticked over a month into the third quarter of the calendar year which means two things: We successfully made it through the end of financial year (give yourself a pat on the back if surviving the EOFY rush means anything to you); and We are due to update you on everything that […]
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Australians are prolific email readers. Or at least, that is what the latest MailerLite Email Marketing Benchmarks report seems to suggest. The report found that on average, Australians open more emails than comparative records show for the US, UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. On the other side of the coin, Australians also unsubscribe […]
Is it worth transferring your home to your spouse?
Is it worth transferring your home to your spouse before going into business?
What’s the best structure for my startup?
When asked what structure to use, we like to apply several key principles and ‘rules of thumb’ to get the right answer.
Some less obvious observations about the 1 July super changes…
As most people now know, from 1 July 2017 the amount a super fund member can have in a pension account will be capped at $1.6 million. There has been a lot of general commentary on these changes, but little deeper analysis of the details.
I want to set up a charity to raise money for people overseas. Where do I start?
If you want to do charitable work or raise funds to help people living overseas, you should carefully consider your options to make sure your aid is targeted to where it’s most needed.
“Show me the money!”: Tread carefully with loans to children
People are more aware – and wary – than ever of family law issues in relation to their assets. More and more couples seek binding financial agreements to protect their assets, or put off living together or marrying to minimise their financial exposure.
How do I protect my ‘ideas’?
Most people realise the importance of protecting their Intellectual Property. But ‘ideas’ and ‘concepts’ aren’t a form of IP, as there is no ‘property’ capable of being protected. Don’t despair, there are ways to protect and exploit your interests.
Are your trade secrets walking out the door?
Losing an employee, whether by dismissal or resignation, is never easy. But it’s even harder when the employee walks out the door with a head (and possibly a briefcase or USB) full of your confidential information.