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With ongoing skills shortages across Australia’s construction industry, attracting and retaining skilled workers remains a key priority. For those seeking to build a long-term future in Australia, permanent residency (PR) can provide greater certainty and stability while supporting workforce retention and continuity across the industry. Several pathways to PR status exist, including employer-sponsored, independent skilled

When a business responds to an underpayment class action, the focus is usually on payroll records, employee classifications, hours worked, and the extent of any potential liability. Where the affected workforce includes visa holders, that review should not stop at employment law. The same records being examined to identify an underpayment may also reveal separate

Construction businesses are used to planning ahead, with projects usually programmed months or years in advance. Yet when it comes to workforce planning, employer sponsorship and skilled migration are still often considered only once a vacancy has become difficult to fill, and by that point, the business may already be under pressure. So, when should

Historically, shopping centres have become attractive investment vehicles.  A quality asset is not only underpinned by its physical features such as location, demographics, and a balanced tenancy mix.  Its value is also influenced by how well risks are identified and managed, and by a buyer’s appetite to assume those risks.  How these risks are managed

The Australian Government has announced the next stage of its migration reform agenda, including stronger compliance measures aimed at ensuring people without a valid visa leave Australia. For those who have overstayed their visa, this is an important development. Remaining in Australia without a valid visa is already a serious immigration issue. The Government’s latest

Financial distress can create more than just accounting and cash flow challenges for a business. For businesses that employ sponsored workers, financial difficulties can also affect sponsorship obligations and employment arrangements. Recognising the warning signs early and obtaining appropriate legal advice can help businesses understand their options and manage risk across both areas. Is your

As featured in the latest edition of the QHA Review Whether buying or selling a hotel, undertaking appropriate due diligence can help the parties understand the transaction and identify potential issues before they arise. In this two-part series, part one focuses on the information buyers should consider requesting, and sellers should be prepared to provide,

One of the first questions construction employers ask when considering an overseas worker is: how long will it take? The answer isn’t simply the Department of Home Affairs’ published visa processing times. Before a sponsored worker can commence employment, there can be several steps involving the employer, the position, and the worker themselves. Some of

As featured in the latest edition of Club Insight Magazine by Clubs Queensland.  CCTV is commonplace in clubs and is a requirement for some liquor licences. It can play an important role in protecting patrons, staff and club property, but may also capture conduct that results in disciplinary action against a member for an alleged breach

As featured in the latest edition of Bowler magazine, published by Bowls Queensland. Sponsorship can be an important source of revenue for clubs, helping fund everything from new equipment and facility upgrades to competitions and community programs. Equally, for businesses, sponsorship can provide valuable exposure and opportunities to build relationships with club members and the