Guide to Pre-settlement Inspections
KEY TAKE OUTS Pre-settlement inspection is the purchaser’s right to view the Property prior to settlement. Minor issues can usually be resolved between the parties… Read More »Guide to Pre-settlement Inspections
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PPSR: What is it and should I use it?
KEY TAKE OUTS Government programs such as JobKeeper are ending, increasing the financial strain on many businesses. Creditors and suppliers of businesses may be more… Read More »PPSR: What is it and should I use it?
Adverse Possession – Squatters Rights in 2021
KEY TAKE OUTS Adverse Possession, or ‘Squatter’s Rights’, is still a controversial topic in 2021. In Hardy v Sidoti (2020), the ownership of a small… Read More »Adverse Possession – Squatters Rights in 2021
Lime Scooters, are they Going to Become a Thing of the Past?
The US-based e-scooter company Lime Network has come under scrutiny by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) after discovering that the company did not… Read More »Lime Scooters, are they Going to Become a Thing of the Past?
Can a Company Sue for Defamation?
KEY TAKE OUTS A Harris Park travel agency commenced defamation proceedings against a Sydney woman who was part of a mother’s Facebook group after publishing… Read More »Can a Company Sue for Defamation?
Keeping Up With Modern Awards: Upcoming Changes to the Children’s Services Award, to come into effect 1 November 2020
The Fair Work Commission is currently undertaking their four-yearly review of the modern awards, under section 156 of the Fair Work Act 2009. Most recently,… Read More »Keeping Up With Modern Awards: Upcoming Changes to the Children’s Services Award, to come into effect 1 November 2020
Retrospective and future responsibilities
The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (“the Act”) received assent on 11 June 2020. The Act is a part of NSW’s response to the… Read More »Retrospective and future responsibilities
Reminder for Small Business Owners: Last day to apply for the Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant
The Small Business Recovery Grant provides small businesses and not-for-profit organisations who have experienced a decline in turnover as a result of COVID-19 with a… Read More »Reminder for Small Business Owners: Last day to apply for the Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant
Child Support – Do I need to pay school fees on top of child support?
KEY TAKE OUTS: Child support is governed by Services Australia and applies to guardians who were in a marriage or de facto relationship. It ensures… Read More »Child Support – Do I need to pay school fees on top of child support?
Deemed Supply – When Drugs in Your Possession Makes You a Supplier
KEY TAKE NOTES Section 29 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) provides that those in possession of a “trafficable quantity” of a… Read More »Deemed Supply – When Drugs in Your Possession Makes You a Supplier
Purchasing in a mine subsidence area
Prior to 1 October 2019, a purchaser would be able to obtain a Section 15(B) & (C) Certificate which would confirm if the requirements of… Read More »Purchasing in a mine subsidence area
First Home Loan Deposit Scheme – Further Scheme Places To Be Released
As of the 1 of January 2020, the Federal Government launched the 2020 First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (Deposit Scheme) to assist first home buyers… Read More »First Home Loan Deposit Scheme – Further Scheme Places To Be Released
Officers of a Corporation – Australian Securities and Investments Commission v King [2020] HCA 4
On 11 March 2020, the High Court of Australia handed down a landmark judgment in the case of Australian Securities and Investments Commission v King… Read More »Officers of a Corporation – Australian Securities and Investments Commission v King [2020] HCA 4
Chimney smoke bothering you?
Updated Friday June 13, 2025 KEY TAKE OUTS: As winter settles in and wood heaters become a go-to heating method once again, we often get… Read More »Chimney smoke bothering you?
What is a Certificate of Title and what is the importance of it?
Last updated: 20 August, 2026 The Importance of a Certificate of Title in Property Transactions In New South Wales, the term Certificate of Title is… Read More »What is a Certificate of Title and what is the importance of it?
Owner Builder Obligations
KEY TAKE OUTS: It is important as an owner-builder to understand your responsibilities and obligations Be satisfied as to whether you need to have an… Read More »Owner Builder Obligations
Transfer of Business Property between Family Members
KEY TAKE OUTS: When is stamp duty exempt? Is stamp duty payable on business property? Normally when entering a Memorandum of Transfer between family members,… Read More »Transfer of Business Property between Family Members
Early Access of Superannuation – COVID-19
Superannuation benefits are generally required to be preserved in the superannuation system until retirement and early release of superannuation benefits are only permitted in certain… Read More »Early Access of Superannuation – COVID-19
COVID-19: Recent changes to the Foreign Investment Review Board
The Foreign Investment Review Board or also known as FIRB was created to review applications for any foreign person who intends to invest in Australian… Read More »COVID-19: Recent changes to the Foreign Investment Review Board
Global Revolution on Working From home, But is Australia Ready?
As COVID-19 continues to spread, more employees are working from home than ever before. Many are doing so for the first time. Employers are innovating… Read More »Global Revolution on Working From home, But is Australia Ready?