By Hayden Nelson On 4 September 2023, the Government introduced the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Cth) (‘the Bill’) where one of its aims is to shore …
Be Aware of the Limitation Period of your Legal Action
By Estephen Gear Bugarin Introduction When you feel that you have been wronged by an individual or an organisation, it is prudent to seek legal advice at the earliest convenience. …
Undertakings as to Damages in Family Law Matters
By Jacob Carswell-Doherty – Sydney Introduction It is not uncommon for a spouse party to attempt to disperse assets in order to avoid them falling into the hands of an …
Debts in Australia After Death: A Comprehensive Guide
By Teigan Hutchison Summary: What happens to debts when you die? This article explores the treatment of different debts, such as HECS or education debts, outstanding tax owed to the …
The High Court Decision in Bosanac v. Federal Commissioner of Taxation: Clarifying Intention and Resulting Trusts in Property Ownership
By Hayden Nelson In the recent case of Bosanac v FCT (2022) 18 ABC(NS) 521, the High Court made a decision that touched on the legal principles involved with resulting …
Do you Have a Claim of Negligence Caused by Personal Injury?
By Estephen Bugarin Introduction Negligence is a legal wrong whereby one party has failed to take proper care of something, leading to an injury. It is also a tort, which …
Navigating interim Property Orders in Family Law
By Anastasia Zasentseva Separating from a partner or spouse is a difficult and often stressful process. Particularly when one party maintains control over joint assets or has a significantly higher …
Joint Tenancy & Tenancy in Common – What’s the Difference?
Introduction When acquiring property together with other people, there are two ways in which ownership can be shared: joint tenancy and tenancy in common. These concepts mostly arise in the …
Can you use Copyrighted Material?
By Estephen Bugarin In line with global Intellectual Property standards, Australia enforces copyright laws through legislation such as the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) to safeguard the interests of IP owners. …
Understanding Directors’ Duties in Australian Law
By Jackson McKinley Directors hold an essential role in overseeing the management and shaping the decision-making process within companies. As companies are themselves individual and separate entities, the relationship of …
