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
Co-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?
KEY 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
KEY 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
KEY 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?
KEY 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?
Co-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 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
KEY 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?
KEY 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
KEY 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
KEY 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
KEY 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?
Co-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?
KEY 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?
Co-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, 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
Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS Under the Family Law Act 1975, parents have shared parental responsibility regarding major decisions, including ones that are medical. The… Read More »Palange v Kalhoun: What this Case Means for Disagreeing Parents?