Temporary laws addressing issues relating to the signing and witnessing of documents have been passed in almost all Australia jurisdictions. So can we all sigh a big relief and know that life and business should be easier? No, not quite....
On 23 September 2020 the NSW Government announced that it is going to extend the operation of the Commercial & Retail Leasing Code of Conduct so that it will now expire on 31 December, 2020. ...
Buying off the plan is where you enter into a Contract to purchase a property prior to the completion of the construction of the dwelling or prior to the registration of the plan of subdivision(strata or otherwise). There are risks associated with purchasing off the plan...
New laws commencing on 1 September 2020 are designed to protect purchasers of off the plan apartments. The New Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act has commenced as part of the New South Wales Government's objectives to have a better framework to protect consumers...
In a recent court case in the Supreme Court of New South Wales the application of the Leasing Code of Conduct for the COVID-19 pandemic was called into action....
The High Court has recently overturned a decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia in relation to the entitlements of employees to personal leave....
The current COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to give consideration to incorporating clauses in contracts to cover situations where supply chains may be impacted and/or restrictions are imposed on a party to a contract which may prevent them from being able to perform their...
A recent Queensland case highlighted the dangers of undertaking your own estate planning and preparing a do it yourself will. A couple married in 1984. They both had children from previous relationships but did not have any children together. They prepared a joint will at home...
How can I protect my personal assets in the event of business failure in these difficult times? The severe economic impact caused by the Coronavirus and consequent shutdowns of parts of the economy at very short notice has resulted in many businesses suffering financially or...
When getting divorced or separating from your long term partner there will be many things that will need to be carefully considered. Divorce: the end of the marriage Your divorce and your Family Law matter for are two completely separate processes. The divorce signifies...