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Harsher youth crime laws now passed in NSW

KEY TAKE-OUTS: The Minns Labor Government claimed it found a balance between strict youth crime laws and early intervention.   A New Law Is Passed Just a few weeks after an independent review recommending a reassessment of the approach to youth justice, the NSW Labor government introduced and enacted the Children (Criminal Proceedings) and Young… Read More »Harsher youth crime laws now passed in NSW

“Off-the-Plan” property purchases and Transfer Duty: What you need to know

KEY TAKE-OUTS: What is an “off-the-plan” purchase When is Transfer (Stamp) Duty payable First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme (FHBAS) for “off-the-plan” purchases What is an “Off-the-Plan” purchase? Put simply, an off-the-plan purchase occurs when a buyer enters into a contract to purchase a residential property that has not yet been constructed. The agreement is based… Read More »“Off-the-Plan” property purchases and Transfer Duty: What you need to know

Pafburn v The Owners (2024): High Court Rules Builders Liable for Subcontractor Defects

KEY TAKEAWAYS: The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) imposes a non-delegable duty of care on developers and head contractor builders to ensure reasonable care is taken to avoid defects in construction. This means they cannot simply contract out of this responsibility by hiring subcontractors or other third parties. The High Court’s decision in… Read More »Pafburn v The Owners (2024): High Court Rules Builders Liable for Subcontractor Defects

Landlord Guide: Selling a Property with Tenants or Vacant Possession in NSW

KEY TAKE-OUTS: What does “vacant possession” and “subject to existing tenancies” mean? What are the grounds on which you can end a tenancy agreement? As a landlord, how much notice do you have to give? Selling “subject to existing tenancies” If you currently have tenants and are selling the property “subject to existing tenancies,” this… Read More »Landlord Guide: Selling a Property with Tenants or Vacant Possession in NSW

Meredith v State of NSW (2025): Police Strip Search Unlawful

KEY TAKE OUTS: The Supreme Court of NSW, in Meredith v State of NSW (No 5) [2025] NSWSC 1133 examines strip searches. NSW Police practices have been scrutinised and have been heavily criticised. When changes in practice come at a cost   A landmark judgment in the NSW Supreme Court this week has caused some… Read More »Meredith v State of NSW (2025): Police Strip Search Unlawful

How Deepfake Technology Threatens Credibility in Family Law

Co-Author: Grace Jolly KEY INSIGHTS: AI-generated deepfakes are emerging as a major challenge in Family Law, where credibility and evidence are central to outcomes in parenting and divorce proceedings. Deepfakes can include fake audio, altered images or videos, impersonated messages, and explicit AI-generated material, all capable of influencing or distorting legal evidence. The Australian legal… Read More »How Deepfake Technology Threatens Credibility in Family Law