Trouble at the bank of mum and dad
Gift or loan? Families can be litigious when they fall out but good practice at the outset can keep it out of court.
By Anneka Frayne - 7 min read
No more passing the buck in blameless accidents
Workers compensation insurers are now entitled to be indemnified by a defendant driver who has been involved in a ‘blameless accident’. By BENJAMIN FERGUSON.
By Benjamin Ferguson - 3 min read
Tax stings and GST tales of woe
There are multiple different GST scenarios requiring separate analysis. According to Jim Main, taxpayers must be careful when using the margin scheme and the going concern exemption….
By Jim Main - 4 min read
Clarifying your (evolving) retainer
The retainer agreement is the best evidence of the parties’ intention and the client’s instructions at the time the scope of the work was agreed…
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 5 min read
Data, metadata & personal information: landmark Federal Court ruling
The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) places legal obligations on businesses and government agencies. These obligations are triggered when data meets the definition of ‘personal information’….
By Anna Johnston - 7 min read
BREXIT: the legal, political & social fallout continues
On 27 January 2017, the UK Supreme Court affirmed the High Court’s decision that Parliamentary consent was needed to give notice of withdrawal from the…
By Anne McNaughton, Annmarie Elijah, James Cameron and Ben Wellings - 11 min read
Ambassadors for abolition: ending the death penalty in our region
3 February 2017 marked 50 years since the last person was executed in Australia. Since then the Australian Government’s commitment to the abolition of the…
By Fiona McLeod SC - 7 min read
Chief Justice Kiefel: Swearing-in ceremonies & the importance of firsts
On 30 January 2017, Susan Kiefel was sworn in as the first female Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia. By DR HEATHER ROBERTS.
By Dr Heather Roberts - 7 min read
Content denied: ISPs ordered to block overseas piracy websites
Online copyright infringement is a major issue, as the internet allows users to easily share pirated content without permission or payment. By ANITA CADE and…
By Anita Cade and Marlia Saunders - 7 min read
Family law: March 2017 additional cases
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ZOË DURAND.
By Zoë Durand - 4 min read
Wills and estates: March 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By PAM SUTTOR.
By Pamela Suttor - 4 min read