In this episode we talk to Brett Sangster, Partner and Lead for McCullough Robertson's new commercial services arm, McR Defence.

As the business world grapples with the uncertainty around COVID-19, we pivot slightly to consider the impacts of these unprecedented times on our defence and national security industry. Brett speaks about some of the most significant challenges and focuses for the Department of Defence and the broader sector.

What geopolitical trends are impacting our sovereign defence capability? How has the current crisis affected suppliers to the defence industry? And how will the defence industry adapt to this 'new normal'?

In this episode we talk to Matt McMillan, Partner at McCullough Robertson Lawyers in Sydney, about the cybersecurity issues that have emerged since the outbreak of COVID-19.

With recent events creating the perfect environment for cyber attacks, Matt talks us through the realities of the current climate and what businesses should be doing to reduce their risks.

How has working from home changed the cybersecurity landscape? What should businesses be proactively doing to address their vulnerabilities? What should you do in the event you are hacked? And what about legal obligations under the Privacy Act?

In this episode we talk to Guy Humble, Partner at McCullough Robertson Lawyers in Brisbane, about the rapid changes to litigation processes and the move to 'virtual' dispute resolution.

What should parties be doing to prepare for new virtual processes? What are the risks of virtual mediation? Could virtual be the new norm for dispute resolution? And how do we bridge the intangible gap left by decision makers not 'being in the room'?

In this episode we talk to Emile McPhee, Senior Associate in McCullough Robertson's Property, Planning and Finance team, about the legal position on electronic signatures versus their 'wet ink' counterparts.

With many people now unable to put pen to paper due to isolation or quarantine, Emile talks through some of the issues surrounding electronic signatures. What can and can't you sign electronically? What should you do if you can't sign something in person? And what should businesses be considering when executing, or accepting, an agreement digitally?

In this episode we talk to David Hughes, Tax Partner at McCullough Robertson. David unpacks some of the key aspects of the Federal Government's stimulus packages and outlines how businesses of all sizes can make the most of the tax benefits on offer.

What should businesses be aware of when applying for tax concessions? How can these incentives ease cash flow issues? What should businesses be mindful of when it comes to administration, recording and reporting requirements? And what about support for individuals?

David explains not only the current state of affairs, but also what businesses should expect as we come out of the crisis.

In this episode we talk to Lydia Daly, Special Counsel in McCullough Robertson's Employment team, about how the Coronavirus pandemic is affecting Australian workplaces.

What should we know about the Federal Government's JobKeeper wage scheme? What are the options for businesses running on 'survival mode'? How should workplaces respond to new work-from-home arrangements? And how can businesses protect some of their most valuable assets - their people?

Lydia takes us through the realities of managing a workforce in challenging economic conditions, and delivers valuable advice on how to find opportunity in even the most difficult circumstances.

In this episode we talk to Kristan Conlon, Partner in McCullough Robertson's Property team, about the issues affecting landlords, tenants and others operating within the property industry.

How do landlords and tenants fare under government's new legislative changes? What should parties be prioritising? Should we include Force Majeure or COVID-19 clauses in property contracts? And how should we approach negotiation during this challenging climate?

Kristan walks us through what individuals and businesses should be doing right now, how they should be planning to 'weather the storm', and what her clients have learned from the crisis so far.