Is my contract a sham?
KEY TAKE-OUTS: ‘Sham contracting’ is a term used to describe an employment relationship where a worker is engaged by a company as an ‘independent contractor’… Read More »Is my contract a sham?
KEY TAKE-OUTS: ‘Sham contracting’ is a term used to describe an employment relationship where a worker is engaged by a company as an ‘independent contractor’… Read More »Is my contract a sham?
KEY TAKE-OUTS: Commencement: The State Environmental Planning Policy (Sustainable Buildings) 2022 (Sustainable Buildings SEPP) will commence on 1 October 2023. Retrospective application: The SEPP will… Read More »What to know about the Sustainable Building SEPP
KEY TAKE-OUTS The Motor Accident Injuries Amendment Bill 2022 was introduced into NSW Parliament on 19 October 2022 The proposed amendments have emerged out of… Read More »New Bill Proposes Changes to NSW Motor Accident Legislation
KEY TAKE-OUTS: Key recommendations from the Inquiry include: Land buy-backs Increase investment in flood mitigation and preparation Harness local knowledge and networks Build back better… Read More »NSW Flood Inquiry: Government support for Local Councils
KEY TAKE-OUTS: An encroachment will occur when a property owner has built or extended a structure across the boundary of their property. You can identify… Read More »Encroachment on property: who are you encroaching on?
KEY TAKE-OUTS This blog is a follow up to a blog we posted on the same case in December 2021. Coutts’ successfully obtained a costs… Read More »Success: Recovering Costs under the Court Assessment Process
KEY TAKE-OUTS: The Family Law Airport Watchlist is a system that is governed by the Australian Federal Police to prevent the unlawful removal of children… Read More »What is the Family Law Airport Watchlist?
KEY TAKE-OUTS: An Independent Children’s Lawyer is a legal representative that has been appointed by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to represent… Read More »What is an Independent Children’s Lawyer?
KEY TAKE-OUTS: A judge alone trial can be offered in criminal law proceedings where the court believes that it is in the best interest of… Read More »Judge Alone Trials: Chris Dawson Verdict
KEY TAKE-OUTS: NSW Government has accepted all 15 recommendations of the Regional Housing Taskforce. Regional Councils can share in $12 million over 4 years to… Read More »NSW Government’s Strategy to Combat Regional Housing Crisis
KEY TAKE-OUTS Deposit risks where: A Vendor goes into liquidation/bankrupt? Where an early release of deposit is negotiated; and Where your circumstances have the potential… Read More »Deposit dangers: Can I lose my deposit on a house?
KEY TAKE-OUTS Going to court should be the last resort in a parenting dispute. Parents should always have the child’s best interests in mind when… Read More »Parenting Disputes and Mediation
Are will kits legal? It is becoming increasingly common for people to opt for cost-saving methods of estate planning such as utilising “Post Office Will… Read More »Dangers of using a Post Office or Online Will Kit
KEY TAKE-OUTS Silent directors are still liable directors. Directors must keep themselves informed of the day-to-day activities of the company and must comply with their… Read More »Silent Directors: Do they exist?
KEY TAKE-OUTS Three ways to transfer property between family members Stamp Duty Will Be Applicable Unless There Is An Exception. There May Also Be Capital… Read More »Transferring Property Between Family Members
KEY TAKE-OUTS The Fair Work Commission has announced its provisional view that all modern awards should be varied to include 10 days paid Family and… Read More »Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave To Be Introduced for Victims
KEY TAKE-OUTS Recently, CHOICE has published an article regarding Kmart, Bunnings & The Good Guys’ use of facial recognition software. There are privacy policies in… Read More »Is facial recognition invading your privacy?
KEY TAKE-OUTS: The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (“NCAT”) hears a range of civil and administrative cases in New South Wales. It is similar to… Read More »What is NCAT?
In this article, we cover the timeline for the Business Case for the extension of the Sydney Metro from the Western Sydney Airport to Glenfield.… Read More »Sydney Metro coming to Glenfield
KEY TAKE-OUTS Complying Development Certificate applications do not require a development application approved by Council and can be made for: A new dwelling house, including… Read More »Complying Development – what are my rights as a neighbour?