Co-authored by: Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE OUTS: The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has recently updated its ‘Family Violence Plan’ and ‘Family Violence… Read More »The FCFCOA’s Enhanced Approach to Family Violence
KEY TAKE OUTS: There are an increasing number of employers who have been reversing the flexible arrangements utilised during the COVID-19 pandemic and forcing employees… Read More »Employers Winding Back Work from Home Flexibility
Criminal Conviction & Employment KEY TAKE OUTS: Case: Julian Strangio v Sydney Trains (2023) The Fair Work Commission (FWC) considered the issue of whether an… Read More »Criminal Conviction & Employment – What you need to know!
KEY TAKE OUTS On 6 March 2023, changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) took effect to prohibit sexual harassment in connection with work.… Read More »Fair Work Commission to Deal with Workplace Sexual Harassment Disputes
KEY TAKE-OUTS: It is an offence to deliberately purchase tickets to resell for a profit when an event is sold out. On 1 June 2018,… Read More »NSW Laws on Ticket Scalping
Co-authored by: Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE OUTS: The use of artificial intelligence is entering into the legal sphere, in particular Family Law. In practice, we… Read More »AI in Family Law: Risks and Rewards in Using Artificial Intelligence
KEY TAKE-OUTS A redundancy occurs when a business no longer requires the position to be done by anyone in the business, or because the business… Read More »Redeployment Unveiled: Understanding Its Role in the Redundancy Process
Co-authored by: Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS: Former NRL superstar has been found guilty of two counts of sexual intercourse without consent. Jarryd Hayne has been… Read More »Verdict Reached: Jarryd Hayne Convicted of Sexual Assault
When a person contacts a solicitor to make an appointment, one of the things they usually say when making the appointment is “I just need… Read More »Understanding the different types of Wills in Australia
KEY TAKE-OUTS Mirror Wills can be changed. Mutual Wills cannot be changed. Mutual Wills may be useful for blended families. Mutual Wills are not recommended… Read More »Mutual Wills: Everything you need to know!
KEY TAKE-OUTS: Steps and processes for updating or changing a Will Revocation of a Will Effects of marriage and divorce Should you make a codicil… Read More »How to update or change a Will in Australia
Co-authored by: Nicole Colbert KEY TAKE-OUTS: How long can the annual property still be used? What will replace annual property tax? Will these changes help… Read More »Changes to Stamp Duty for First Home Buyers from 1 July 2023
KEY TAKE-OUTS: Australian fashion designer, Katie Taylor has won an ongoing court battle against American pop star Katy Perry. Katie Taylor with the maiden name… Read More »Trademark Clash: Katy Perry vs. Katie Perry – Who Holds the Trademark Rights?
KEY TAKE-OUTS: An eligible person can make a claim for further provision if they feel they have not been adequately provided for in your Will.… Read More »Protect your Estate from Family Provision Claims
KEY TAKE-OUTS: A Will is a document that contains the wishes of a deceased person. Wills are not registered. Wills can be contested. Wills are… Read More »Top 5 most asked Will questions, answered!
KEY TAKE-OUTS: Probate or Letters of Administration is NOT a choice. Probate applies when there is a Will. Letters of Administration applies when there is… Read More »Probate vs Letters of Administration: Which is the Best Option for You?
KEY TAKE-OUTS: There are two types of Powers of Attorney, General and Enduring. A Power of Attorney is for financial and legal decision making. You… Read More »How to write a Power of Attorney in Australia: A Complete Guide
KEY TAKE-OUTS: If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. There are certain eligibility requirements, and various tests, which… Read More »Navigating Workers Compensation Claims in 2023: Your Complete Guide
KEY TAKE-OUTS: Everything you need to know about invalid Wills. Find out what happens if your Will is invalid and how to make sure it’s… Read More »Invalid Wills: Everything you need to know!
KEY TAKE-OUTS: If you have connections to both Australia and the UK, your estate may be subject to the UK Inheritance Tax. The amount of… Read More »UK Inheritance Tax – How it May Affect You