Credit Reporting Changes
Most of the recent changes to the Privacy Legislation were in relation to Comprehensive Credit Reporting (commonly known as Positive Credit Reporting). Below we give… Read More »Credit Reporting Changes
Most of the recent changes to the Privacy Legislation were in relation to Comprehensive Credit Reporting (commonly known as Positive Credit Reporting). Below we give… Read More »Credit Reporting Changes
Can a franchisor require the franchisee to buy all supplies from an approved supplier? Known as third line forcing, a franchising agreement can require you… Read More »Franchising and Supply Agreements
There are legal guarantees you must give your customers when they purchase your goods. If you try to restrict these you could find yourself in… Read More »Consumer Rights
The last several years has seen a huge increase in social media sites and the amount of people who use them. While the potential for… Read More »Social media and protecting your brand
BUYING property through self-managed super funds (SMSFs) seems to be flavour of the month, but while friends and relatives may be waxing lyrical about the… Read More »Self Managed Super Funds
You can protect your secured property by registering your interest on the Australian Government’s Personal Property Security Register (the PPSA). If you don’t register your… Read More »Do you provide goods on credit, consignment or under a lease? Is your interest in those goods protected in the event of bankruptcy or insolvency?
The laws relating to how businesses and individuals use and store personal information has changed. The National Privacy Principles (NPPs) are rules that govern the… Read More »Does your Business comply with the new Privacy Laws?
My ex-partner and I have Court Orders allowing the child to live with me. I want to move from Sydney to Brisbane to be closer… Read More »Relocation
There is a growing category of people who are eligible to challenge a Will in Court, seeking that a provision be made on your Will… Read More »Is a Will set in stone?
Thinking about the worst is not something that any of us like to do. But unfortunately, life doesn’t always turn out the way we had… Read More »Will you sleep tonight? Without a Will, your assets are at risk.
We were amazed to hear that a normally slow period for the housing market has turned out to be a bumper one. Supported by the… Read More »House price high set to continue
Since March 2009, de facto couples and same sex couples seeking separation have been dealt with at a Federal level, under the Family Law Act… Read More »De facto and same sex couples now included in Family Law Act
In case you didn’t hear the good news, the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to leave the cash rate on hold at a record… Read More »Official RBA cash rate remains at record low
Time to get moving? We were delighted to see NSW Treasurer Mike Baird announce that the $15,000 grant for first-time new home buyers is to… Read More »$15k First Home Owner Grant (new homes) extended
Moving is one of the most stressful times for any individual or family. Perhaps you’ve just found your dream home or you’re selling your current… Read More »Conveyancing 101
Starting a business can be an exciting beginning to the world of being your own boss. Entering the world of entrepreneurship can also be stressful… Read More »Legal checklist for new businesses starting up
Buying a house is already one of the largest transactions that most people will make in their lifetime. The sheer expense of it alone means… Read More »NSW Mortgage Duty to be Abolished
Upon your death, the way in which your superannuation fund is distributed is not necessarily governed by your will. Any decision making regarding the distribution… Read More »Relationship between Wills and Superannuation
A superannuation benefit may come in the form of an existing pension entitlement, an account balance or a life insurance proceed which is received by… Read More »How are Payments of Superannuation Death Benefits Made?
Although some superannuation funds do not offer this option, there is generally recognized one exception to the decision making power of the trustee of your… Read More »Exceptions to the Superannuation Trustee’s Power to Distribute