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Making Your Will: 5 Important Reasons to Do Your Will with an Expert

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Experienced Wills and Estates lawyers can tailor your Will to your individual family circumstances, assets and wishes. Professional advice can help you make informed decisions, reduce the risk of future disputes and ensure your Will remains up to date as your circumstances change. Choosing an experienced Wills and Estates lawyer ensures your Will… Read More »Making Your Will: 5 Important Reasons to Do Your Will with an Expert

AI in the Workplace: What NSW’s New Digital Works Laws Mean for Employers and Employees

Co-Authored by Vishaal Kudupudi KEY TAKEAWAYS: NSW has passed landmark workplace laws that make employers responsible for health and safety risks arising from AI, algorithms and other digital work systems The reforms recognise psychosocial harms caused by technology as workplace health and safety risks, such as stress and burnout from automated scheduling Unions will have… Read More »AI in the Workplace: What NSW’s New Digital Works Laws Mean for Employers and Employees

What Every NSW Home Seller Should Know: Your Real Estate Agent’s Legal Obligation

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Act in Your Best Interests: Your real estate agent has a legal duty to act in your best interests, provide honest advice, avoid conflicts of interest, and work to achieve the best possible outcome for your sale Present Every Genuine Offer: Unless you have given written instructions otherwise, your agent must promptly communicate… Read More »What Every NSW Home Seller Should Know: Your Real Estate Agent’s Legal Obligation

Family Provision Claim: Spouse v Charity Success Story

Our client had been in a committed de facto relationship with his late partner for more than 20 years. Despite their lengthy relationship, he was not provided with any meaningful financial provision under her Will. The Will, which had been prepared only a few years into the relationship, left a gift of jewellery to a… Read More »Family Provision Claim: Spouse v Charity Success Story

More Homes. Bigger Price Caps. Same 5% Deposit

KEY TAKE-OUTS: 🏡 Buy with just a 5% deposit – Eligible first home buyers can purchase sooner without needing a 20% deposit. 📈 NSW property cap increase to 1.5 million – More homes are now eligible across Sydney and designated regional centers. 🌏 More regional buyers benefit – Newcastle, Central Coast, Illawarra, Mid North Coast,… Read More »More Homes. Bigger Price Caps. Same 5% Deposit

Psychosocial Hazards – New rules from 1 July 2026 – Policies are not Enough

Key Takeouts: Psychosocial hazards are now a WHS priority: NSW employers must proactively identify, assess and manage psychological health risks in the workplace New compliance obligations from 1 July 2026: PCUBs must comply with an approved Code of Practice or demonstrate an equivalent or higher standard of protection Policies alone are not enough: Employers need… Read More »Psychosocial Hazards – New rules from 1 July 2026 – Policies are not Enough