Criminal law outcomes can have significant impacts on non-citizens. Through the operation of Australia’s immigration character provisions, a non-citizen who has been convicted of criminal conduct – even if they …
Property Recovery Orders in cases of domestic violence
A Property Recovery Order may assist you to recover personal items from the former matrimonial home in cases of actual, or a reasonable apprehension of, domestic violence. In the unfortunate …
Making a Will
What are Contents of a Will. Firstly, you must chose one or more persons to be nominated as the Executor(s) of your Will. The Executor “stands in the shoes” of …
Getting to a “Yes” may need Creative Involvement
Dealing with a dispute and maintaining a good working commercial relationship need not be conflicting goals. In the ‘interest-based’ model of negotiations or dispute resolution, there are four key elements …
Make Sure your Death Benefit Nomination is Valid
The deed establishing a superannuation fund usually provides for money to be paid on the death of a member of the fund. However, the death benefit does not form part …
Wills and Estates – Frequently Asked Questions
Following is a list of frequently asked questions, when putting together Wills and management of Estates At what age can you make a Will? Anyone over the age of 18, …
NSW Law Society – Guides to Buying and Selling a Home
These publications answer some common questions about the processes involved in buying or selling a home and underscore the importance of retaining a solicitor and/or conveyancer to act for you …
Constructive Dismissal
By Jacob Carswell-Doherty What is a “constructive dismissal”? Constructive Dismissal occurs when an employment contract is forfeited because the employer says or does something that the employee can reasonably treat …
Discrimination in the workplace
Discrimination is treating one or more workers less favourably than others. Discrimination will be unlawful if it is due to a person having a particular protected attribute. These “attributes” include …
Individual Employment Contracts
In 2012 about 38% of all employees were bound by an individual employment contract. An employment contract is a contract between an employer and an employee that governs the employment …