Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave To Be Introduced for Victimsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers6 July 202231 July 2025KEY 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
Is facial recognition invading your privacy?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers4 July 202229 July 2025KEY 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?
What is NCAT?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers4 July 202231 July 2025KEY 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?
Sydney Metro coming to Glenfieldby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers1 July 202230 July 2025In 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
Finders Keepers: Is it stealing if you find something?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers23 June 202228 July 2025Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS: The playground rule of “finders keepers, losers weepers” does not apply to items of value in New South Wales.… Read More »Finders Keepers: Is it stealing if you find something?
What is a ‘vexatious litigant’ & the outcome for Salim Mehajerby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers20 June 202224 January 2024KEY TAKE-OUT: Former Deputy Auburn Mayor, Salim Mehajer has been banned from starting any further legal proceedings within NSW as a result of being a… Read More »What is a ‘vexatious litigant’ & the outcome for Salim Mehajer
Sexual Consent Laws have Changed in NSWby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers16 June 202230 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS The new affirmative consent laws came into effect on 1 June 2022 The reforms simply sexual consent laws and debunk common myths regarding… Read More »Sexual Consent Laws have Changed in NSW
Has Voluntary Assisted Dying been Legalised in NSW?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers10 June 202211 February 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS On 19 May 2022, the NSW Parliament passed the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021. Relief to eligible persons who meet the criteria: a… Read More »Has Voluntary Assisted Dying been Legalised in NSW?
Can you Change the Purchaser on a Contract of Sale?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers31 May 202210 July 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS Why the need to change the purchaser Can a purchaser be changed? What is a transfer in non-conformity? What is a formal rescission?… Read More »Can you Change the Purchaser on a Contract of Sale?
Exploring Zoe’s Law: Implications of New Offences for Foetal Deathby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers27 May 202231 July 2025Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE OUTS NSW Parliament is the first state in Australia to pass a law increasing the punishment for people that cause… Read More »Exploring Zoe’s Law: Implications of New Offences for Foetal Death
Coutts Wins Two Awards at IWIB Awards Dayby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers25 May 202228 July 2025Coutts Lawyers and Conveyancers won two awards and scored two nominations at the prestigious 2022 Illawarra Women in Business Awards. Coutts took out the top… Read More »Coutts Wins Two Awards at IWIB Awards Day
Can I Get Divorced if I Can’t Find My Spouse?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers12 May 20222 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS It is not uncommon for people to make an application for divorce after the 12-month separation period has lapsed when they are unaware… Read More »Can I Get Divorced if I Can’t Find My Spouse?
Your Guide to Claiming Medical Expenses After a Car Accidentby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers5 May 202219 July 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS The new CTP scheme, which came into force from 1 December 2017, contains benefits for drivers who were at fault and for drivers… Read More »Your Guide to Claiming Medical Expenses After a Car Accident
Assault Charges in NSWby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers26 April 202228 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS It is a criminal offence to assault someone You can be found guilty of assault if you use force against another person or… Read More »Assault Charges in NSW
Federal Budget Changes to the Home Guarantee Schemeby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers19 April 202224 November 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS First home buyers and non-first home buyers offered additional assistance in a recent Federal Budget announcement. Don’t have 20% deposit, no stress minimum… Read More »Federal Budget Changes to the Home Guarantee Scheme
Gender Dysphoria: He/she/they – who has the final say?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers14 April 202214 April 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS: ‘Gender dysphoria’ is a clinical concept used to describe when a person has a lack of connection to their biological sex assigned at… Read More »Gender Dysphoria: He/she/they – who has the final say?
Are You Legally Allowed to Ride Your E-Scooter?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers11 April 202228 July 2025Co-authored by: Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS: Motorised scooters, skateboards or hoverboards do not satisfy the Australian Design Rules and therefore, are unable to be insured or… Read More »Are You Legally Allowed to Ride Your E-Scooter?
What Happens to My Shares When I Pass Away?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers7 April 202231 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: Who do you want to receive your shares? Generally you need to ensure you have a valid Will to allow for your shares… Read More »What Happens to My Shares When I Pass Away?
MAFS breakups – were they even legally married and do they need to get divorced?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers5 April 202228 August 2025Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS The concept of Married at First Sight revolves around couples meeting each other on their wedding day. However, the couples… Read More »MAFS breakups – were they even legally married and do they need to get divorced?
Superannuation Access for First Home Buyersby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers4 April 202230 July 2025Superannuation, commonly referred to as ‘super’, is money that is paid by your employers over the course of your working life for your use once… Read More »Superannuation Access for First Home Buyers