A Timely Reminder: The Fair Work Commission ‘Awards’ Employees with a 2.5% Minimum Wage Increase, Commencing 1 July 2021by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers30 June 20213 April 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS On 16 June 2021, the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision regarding minimum wage. This decision included an increase of 2.5%, which… Read More »A Timely Reminder: The Fair Work Commission ‘Awards’ Employees with a 2.5% Minimum Wage Increase, Commencing 1 July 2021
DO-DO OR DO-NOT Mislead and Deceive: DODO & iPrimus to Pay $2.5Mby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers30 June 202114 February 2024Recently, following an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) investigation, the Federal Court has ordered Dodo Services Pty Ltd (“Dodo”) and iPrimus (“the Companies”) to… Read More »DO-DO OR DO-NOT Mislead and Deceive: DODO & iPrimus to Pay $2.5M
New Changes Coming for Franchising Code of Conductby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers28 June 202127 April 20231 July 2021 brings changes to franchising laws. There are changes being implemented on 1 July 2021 to the Franchising Code of Conduct as a… Read More »New Changes Coming for Franchising Code of Conduct
Capacity & Estate Planningby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers25 June 202129 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS Estate Planning commonly includes three separate documents: Wills, Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship documents. I can write a Will from the age… Read More »Capacity & Estate Planning
Class Action Launched in Spring Farm – Your Questions Answeredby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers23 June 202114 February 2024KEY TAKE OUTS It was recently reported that a class action for homeowners in Spring Farm was launched in May 2021, naming Camden Council, the… Read More »Class Action Launched in Spring Farm – Your Questions Answered
Can I Claim Commission as an Executor for an Estate?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers18 June 202119 July 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS If you are an Executor, you may apply to the Court for Commission. Commission from an Estate is a Court Ordered payment owed… Read More »Can I Claim Commission as an Executor for an Estate?
Bushfire Royal Commission, 6 Months Later – What Has Happened?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers4 June 20214 April 2023Since 30 October 2020, the Australian Government has been systematically implementing recommendations handed down by the Royal Commission into National Natural Disasters in response to… Read More »Bushfire Royal Commission, 6 Months Later – What Has Happened?
2021 Budget Announces $416 million to go to the Family Law Systemby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers2 June 202126 June 2024KEY TAKE-OUTS $129 million for increased legal assistance funding to help women access justice. $101.4 million to increase access to Children’s Contact Services for estranged… Read More »2021 Budget Announces $416 million to go to the Family Law System
When and why should I update my Willby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers30 May 202131 July 2025As life goes on our needs and desires are constantly changing. Your Will should reflect these changes too. Numerous circumstances should make you stop and… Read More »When and why should I update my Will
Tony Mokbel Ordered to Face Retrial after Quashed Convictionby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers24 May 202131 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS The infamous Tony Mokbel has been ordered to face a retrial on recently quashed drug-trafficking charges. The 12-year sentence was overturned in December… Read More »Tony Mokbel Ordered to Face Retrial after Quashed Conviction
What is a ’Heads of Agreement’?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers21 May 202126 September 2023If you have entered a lease or commercial contract, you are likely to have heard the term ‘Heads of Agreement’ before. The Heads of Agreement… Read More »What is a ’Heads of Agreement’?
Leaving Someone Out of a Will – the Dos and Don’tsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers19 May 202129 July 2025The exclusion of an estranged child, sibling, or former spouse in a Will is not an uncommon occurrence and it is often the case that… Read More »Leaving Someone Out of a Will – the Dos and Don’ts
You WILL Thank Us! Tips to Ensure Your Will is Validby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers10 May 202131 July 2025KEY TAKE OUT One limb of technicality is ensuring your Will is valid. For your Will to achieve your intentions is another kettle of fish.… Read More »You WILL Thank Us! Tips to Ensure Your Will is Valid
Commercial Lease v Retail Lease – What’s the Difference?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers4 May 202128 July 2025People often ask why does a lease need to be in a certain format, or have a disclosure document, however, there is a whole set… Read More »Commercial Lease v Retail Lease – What’s the Difference?
Lease a Property, can I Enter an Agreement with a Tenant or Landlord?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers27 April 202128 July 2025What is an Agreement for Lease? If you are entering into a lease where the building is not yet constructed or if there are significant… Read More »Lease a Property, can I Enter an Agreement with a Tenant or Landlord?
The Coutts Recipe for Your Perfect Willby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers26 April 202130 July 2025The necessary ingredients for a Will that ticks all the right boxes. Remember, there are some ingredients that are optional, some can be measured differently… Read More »The Coutts Recipe for Your Perfect Will
Contract Disputes – Know Your Rightsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers20 April 202128 July 2025Being a business owner, or engaging a business for professional services or goods, usually involves the signing of a contract or agreement to outline expectations… Read More »Contract Disputes – Know Your Rights
First Criminal Conviction Under JobKeeper Payment Schemeby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers13 April 202114 April 2023KEY TAKE OUTS A Victorian man has been the first Australian convicted and fined for falsely declaring that he met the eligibility requirements under the… Read More »First Criminal Conviction Under JobKeeper Payment Scheme
The March 2021 Report from the Joint Select Committee on Family Lawby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers8 April 202126 June 2024KEY TAKE OUTS Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Family Law System has published its second interim report regarding improvements in family law proceedings. The report… Read More »The March 2021 Report from the Joint Select Committee on Family Law
Superannuation: Does Super Form Part of Your Pot of Gold?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers6 April 202128 July 2025KEY TAKE OUTS Forms, regulations and legislation galore! Did we mention your Superannuation too? Does Superannuation automatically form part of your estate on your passing?… Read More »Superannuation: Does Super Form Part of Your Pot of Gold?