We are very proud to have been recognised as leading Family & Divorce law practice and two of our Lawyers Lisa Hunt, Principal (Preeminent) and Linton Drever, Counsel (Recommended).

Following multiple cyber-attacks to financial service adviser RI Advice Group Pty Ltd (RI), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission commenced proceedings against RI alleging contravention of its obligations under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) for failure to have adequate cyber security systems as an Australian Financial Services licence holder.

The Federal Circuit Court has ordered a small Ballarat massage parlour, its accountant and officers of the employing company to pay penalties totalling $19,100 for contraventions of the Fair Work Act 2009 and Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2010 over a 7 month period ending in July 2017.

Succession planning in relation to the family farm can be a difficult exercise. Comprehensive planning and the careful structuring of ownership can alleviate many problems that might otherwise arise.

Harwood Andrews is pleased to announce the transition of its Albury practice to Bruce Law on 30 September 2020.

Harwood Andrews was very pleased to host the Commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC), The Hon Dr. Gary Johns as our keynote speaker for our Charity & Not-for-Profit event, this year held as a live webinar.

On 6 May 2020, the government announced here that they will incentivise charities to provide increased support in response to the COVID-19 situation, after studies revealed that the effects of COVID-19 had already seen a decrease in charitable giving, which was only likely to further decrease in 2021.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have far reaching impact on our clients, referrers and staff, their families and communities. We remain committed to helping ensure the health and safety of all people in our broader networks.

A state of emergency was declared in Victoria from 16 March 2020 until midnight on 13 April in order to combat the COVID-19 threat.

On the weekend ASIC released guidelines for upcoming AGM requirements as companies are impacted by social distancing requirements in response to COVID-19.

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a significant impact across Australia. At Harwood Andrews we remain acutely aware of the impact this is having, and may continue to have for the foreseeable future, for our clients. We are taking a position of ‘business as usual’ with our offices still being attended, whilst keeping abreast of the evolving direction from various authorities.

We are proud to announce that the Geelong community has rallied behind our appeal in conjunction with the Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC), Geelong Connected Communities (GCC), and AWA Alliance Bank, to raise over $40,000 for the Salvation Army National Bushfire Appeal.

Harwood Andrews has started 2020 with gusto, announcing internal promotions, appointments to Principal and a new look property team.

To do our part for one of the worst bushfire seasons on record, we are proud to partner with AWA Alliance Bank and Geelong Connected Communities to help kick start the Royal Geelong Yacht Club 'Festival of Sails' Bushfire Appeal.

Harwood Andrews is delighted to announce that Paul Gray and Kate Morris have been promoted to Principal in their Geelong and Melbourne offices respectively.

A recent bid by Labor to disallow the Fair Work Amendment (Casual Loading Offset) Regulations 2018 has been defeated following a vote on 16 September 2019.

The measure of control exercised by one party over the other is an important factor in determining the nature of the relationship between a purported contractor and principal, or employee and employer.

Last week, the Australia Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission introduced External Conduct Standards (ECS), with which all charities that operate overseas (including Basic Religious Charities) must comply.

At the end of last year, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) issued civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Harold Mitchell and Stephen Healy, two former directors of Tennis Australia Limited.

Harwood Andrews is delighted to announce that Ron Lewis OAM has joined Allison Bruce and Anthony McFarlane in our Albury office. Ron will work alongside Allison and Anthony as a Consultant from 1 July 2019