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Post office will kits are readily available, inexpensive, and widely used. For many people, they represent an appealing solution to a task that is easy to defer, and the assumption that "something is better than nothing" is understandable. However, in our experience, a poorly prepared will can creat...
The High Court of Australia recently handed down a landmark decision in Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley [2025] HCA 29 (âHelensburgh Coalâ), evolving the legal landscape of redundancy and unfair dismissal.
For years, Australian employees have operated on the assumption that a redundancy was âgenu...
If you are a director of an Australian company, there is a legal obligation that may appear small in administrative terms but carries real consequences if ignored: you must hold a Director Identification Number. Recent prosecutions by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have ...
Strata disputes in small schemes often arise not from major building defects, but from everyday decisions about maintenance and expenditure. A 2021 decision of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), Taylor v The Owners Strata Plan No 53919 [2021] NSWCATCD 2, provides important guidance fo...
Loan agreements and mortgages are among the most significant legal documents individuals and business owners will sign. They carry long-term financial consequences and, if default occurs, expose borrowers to possession proceedings and substantial cost liabilities.
The recent Supreme Court of Victor...
Section 26 of the Civil Procedure Act 2005Â (NSW) plays a critical role in shaping how civil litigation is conducted in New South Wales. By promoting the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms such as mediation, this provision supports the overriding purpose of the Act, ensuring the j...
Strata disputes involving water damage are increasingly common in New South Wales, particularly as many strata schemes age and infrastructure deteriorates. Section 106 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) imposes a strict duty on the Owners Corporation (OC) to maintain and repair common p...
A South Australian Supreme Court decision from last year, In the Estate of Olive Deane Pepper (Deceased) [2025] SASC 103, offers a timely reminder of the importance of precise language in Will, especially when family relationships are complex. The case involved a dispute over whether an adopted-out ...
When personal relationships fracture, the fallout often extends beyond the home, and for business owners, the commercial consequences can be dire. The 2024 Federal Circuit and Family Court decision in Emmerton & Manwaring (No 2) [2024] FedCFamC2F 966 offers a sobering example of how poor business go...
In the ever-evolving landscape of Australian property law, few cases illustrate the practical application of equitable principles in co-ownership disputes better than Parkas v Shankar [2025] NSWSC 1140. This New South Wales Supreme Court decision explores a long-standing family property dispute that...
When a person dies without a will (intestate), the law provides rules about who inherits the estate. But what happens when a person claims to be the deceasedâs de facto partner and wants to either administer the estate or make a family provision claim under the Succession Act 2006Â (NSW)? The case of...
When planning to build a home, itâs common for homeowners to consult different builders and compare prices and design ideas. However, few realise that using someone else's house plans without permission, even with some modifications, can breach copyright law.
In this blog, we unpack the decision in...
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