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October 2, 2024
How the ECEC Worker Retention Payment Grant Impacts Buying, Selling and Operating Childcare Centres: What You Need to Know
The ECEC Worker Retention Payment Grant, introduced by the Australian Government, aims to supplement wages and address workforce shortages in the early childhood sector. The grant will support a 15% wage increase for the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) workforce over 2 years for those providers that ‘opt-in’ and meet the eligibility criteria. It’s a […]
August 13, 2024
Childcare Outlook: A State-by-State Breakdown for Q2 2024 Transaction Activity
As the childcare sector continues to evolve, the movement and consolidation of services are becoming increasingly significant. Between 1 April 2024 and 30 June 2024, the childcare industry saw a notable number of service transfers across various states in Australia. This article delves into the state-by-state breakdown of these transfers, providing insights into where the […]
November 1, 2023
McTaggart Grant Lawyers advises Petit Early Learning Journey on the successful sale of nine child care centres to Guardian Childcare & Education
McTaggart Grant Lawyers is proud to have acted for Petit Early Learning Journey in the successful sale of nine high-quality child care centres to Guardian Childcare & Education
October 24, 2023
Changes to notification timeframes for service approval transfer obligations
Navigating the changes to notification timeframes for service approval transfer obligations: A guide for childcare providers when selling a childcare business.
October 18, 2023
Brooke Simpson joins McTaggart Grant Lawyers
McTaggart Grant Lawyers are thrilled to announce that Brooke Simpson has joined the team.
April 3, 2023
McTaggart Grant Lawyers Promotes Jesiah Ross and Maddison Hunter to Associate
McTaggart Grant Lawyers is pleased to announce the promotion of Jesiah Ross and Maddison Hunter to Associate. These promotions recognise the hard work and dedication of our growing team of corporate and commercial advisors.
March 30, 2023
Leading Queensland Corporate & Commercial Lawyer Ben McTaggart Recommended in 2023 Doyle’s Guide
Gold Coast, Queensland - Ben McTaggart, a leading corporate and commercial lawyer, has been recognised in this year’s prestigious Doyle's Guide as a recommended business and commercial lawyer.
November 9, 2022
Don’t delay, DINs are here to stay
The deadline is fast approaching for all company directors to apply for a Director Identification Number (‘DIN’). Under the Treasury Laws Amendment (Registries Modernisation and Other Measures) Act 2020 (Cth) (‘the Act’), directors appointed on or before 30 October 2021 have until 30 November 2022 to apply for a DIN.
October 23, 2022
McTaggart Grant Lawyers advises national childcare group, Journey Early Learning on its acquisition of Eastside Early Learning
McTaggart Grant Lawyers is pleased to have advised Journey Early Learning on its recent purchase of Eastside Early Learning in Gumdale, QLD.
October 12, 2022
McTaggart Grant Lawyers advises founders in the sale of Nexacu to DDLS Group’s EdventureCo Pty Ltd
McTaggart Grant Lawyers recently advised the founders of Nexacu on the successful sale of Nexacu Holdings Pty Ltd to EdventureCo Pty Ltd (part of the DDLS Group owned by AWN Holdings Limited (AWN)).
September 1, 2022
Land tax: Soon to become more taxing for Queenslanders
From 30 June 2023, Queensland will become the first state to have a land tax formula that considers a taxpayer’s entire Australian landholding when determining their land tax liability.
August 9, 2022
New REIQ Commercial Land and Buildings Contracts were released on 21 July 2022 – what’s changed?
As of 21 July 2022, the Queensland Law Society and REIQ released updated editions of the Contract for Commercial Land and Buildings (9th edition) and the Contract for Commercial Lots in a Community Titles Scheme (8th edition).
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