Choosing an age to retire

As waves of baby-boomers now reaching what was once a popular retirement age, as well as the rapid ageing of the population, the topic of retirement intentions is getting a lot of attention. The Government has further focused attention on this issue with its plan to progressively increase the age for pension eligibility from 65…

Be wary of GST clauses in contracts

A recent legal case in the Victorian Supreme Court has highlighted the importance of ensuring that the correct GST clause is used in business contracts. A properly drafted GST clause can avoid any problems or unintentional financial consequences. The recent Victorian case involved a contract that failed to list GST as being inclusive or exclusive…