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When starting or managing a medical practice in Australia, there are a variety of agreements that must be drafted to ensure the practice is legally protected. While there are several websites that provide downloadable templates of legal agreements, forms and documents, there are certain agreements that should always be drafted by a lawyer to ensure they meet legal requirements and protect the practice’s interests.
Read MoreHealthTech and MedTech are two distinct fields within healthcare technology that differ in terms of focus, application, and scope. HealthTech is more focused on the use of technology to support healthcare delivery and management, while MedTech is more focused on the development and commercialisation of medical products and devices.HealthTech, also known as digital health or e-health, is a relatively new and rapidly growing field
Read MoreDoctors have been confidently referred to and characterised as independent contractor doctors for years. However, following recent case law, there has been a shift. The Thomas v Naaz case, in particular, shone a light on how medical practice can be exposed to such a hefty retrospective payroll tax bill, as payments made to independent contractors can be considered payments made under a ‘relevant contract’ (under payroll tax legislation)
Read MorePutting your practice into liquidation if you receive an unexpected tax bill is not a decision to be taken lightly. Running a medical practice in Australia can be a rewarding experience, both personally and financially, if you get the balance right. As with any business, there are financial risks and challenges that must be managed. One of those that has come into focus since the Thomas and Naaz decision,
Read MoreAs a medical practice owner or practice manager, you may be wondering whether the restraints in your employment agreements are enforceable or if they are simply just words on a page.
It’s a great thing to be wondering about…
The answer is, as I often say… it depends. Why? Well, I’m glad you asked.
Read MoreIn late 2021, a New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NSWCAT) decision saw a GP practice lose their legal battle over a large payroll tax bill, confirming that practices can be liable for payroll tax with regards to payments made to doctors who are engaged as independent contractors. Ever since the original decision by NSWCAT, the medical practice community
Read MoreAre you a medical practice in Queensland who has not been paying payroll tax on your payments to contracted GPs? If so, you may be eligible to apply for the recently announced Queensland Payroll Tax Amnesty. Following the December 2022 QRO ruling, the Queensland Government announced a payroll tax amnesty would be applicable to medical centres making payments to General Practitioners (GPs).
Read MoreIt’s not uncommon to read about the difference between independent contractors and employees, however less so about which arrangement is the better choice (for an individual and for a practice). In this article, we explain why you (as a practice) may want to hire a doctor as an employee and why (as an individual doctor) you may want to become an employee as opposed to an independent contractor.
Read MoreIn late December 2022, the Queensland Revenue Office issued a public ruling regarding relevant contracts under the Payroll Tax Act 1971 (Qld) (‘the Act’), specifically regarding medical centers. This broad ruling has increased the likelihood that a practice’s arrangements will be taken to be a ‘relevant contract’ and subject to payroll tax
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