KEY TAKE OUTS An application for an Apprehended Violence Order (‘AVO’) can be made by the Police on the victim’s behalf or personally by an… Read More »Understanding AVOs: Who can apply and what do you have to prove?
Circle Sentencing KEY TAKE OUTS: Circle sentencing is an alternative form of sentencing available for Aboriginal offenders. It is a valuable tool utilised in the… Read More »What is Circle Sentencing?
KEY TAKE OUTS: What are the rights of beneficiaries What am I entitled to a beneficiary of a Will Can a beneficiary make a claim… Read More »Understanding Beneficiary Rights
KEY TAKE OUTS: A solicitor starts by assuming a person has capacity. A solicitor uses a four part test to assess the capacity of a… Read More »Understanding Testamentary Capacity: Securing Your Will’s Validity
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: 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
Note: This article remains current as of April 2025. There have been no significant changes to redeployment obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)… Read More »Redeployment Unveiled: Understanding Its Role in the Redundancy Process
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: 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: 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: 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: A guarantor is a person who guarantees that a loan will be repaid and uses their own home as security for another person’s… Read More »Guarantor in Property Purchase: Benefits and How to Remove Them
KEY TAKE-OUTS: A will is a legal document that allows you to decide how your assets are distributed in the event of your death. A… Read More »What is the difference between a Will and a Trust?
KEY TAKE-OUTS: What is Vacant Possession? What is Subject to Existing Tenancies? Understanding the importance of how your Contract should be marked when selling. Understanding… Read More »Vacant Possession vs Subject to Existing Tenancies