If a party has commenced family law proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (whether in relation to parenting or property matters) and the Respondent does not participate, the matter can, and eventually will, proceed without them.
Land tax is an area that Revenue NSW is regularly targeting in their audits and investigations. In our Tax & Super practice, we have advised and worked with a number of clients on two common land tax exemptions – the principal place of residence exemption and the primary production exemption.
A recent judgement delivered by the New South Wales District Court in Puntoriero v Higgins [2025] NSWDC 244 reminds us of the importance of documenting commercial transactions to prevent lengthy and costly litigation.
In 2018, it was reported that 1 in 6 women and 1 in 16 men had experienced violence from an intimate partner. By 2022, this had increased to 1 in 4 women and 1 in 14 men.
As the property landscape in NSW continues to evolve, the government has introduced a major set of reforms aimed at enhancing the management, transparency, and accountability of strata schemes.
The offence of water pollution in the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW) is so broad that almost anyone could be issued a $30,000 on-the-spot fine for breaching it.
While many modern awards state that termination entitlements are payable within 7 days of termination, recent case law has stressed that statutory entitlements must be paid on the day of termination.
From 1 July 2025, Australia has started the transition to a scheme involving mandatory notifications of certain mergers and acquisitions.
The Fair Work Commission has released their annual update for workplace and employment law. Here’s what employers need to know about the changes.
Renovating your apartment can improve your quality of life and increase the value of your property. Conducting renovations without approval, however, can lead to significant unnecessary costs and stress.
With the Labor Party’s win at the recent federal election, there’s been growing speculation in the media that the Albanese government will re-introduce and seek passage of the “Division 296 Bill” into law soon.
The Commercial Team at Coleman Greig Lawyers have been assisting clients with a recent surge in sophisticated scam emails impersonating trade mark attorneys and IP professionals.
Have a neighbour whose dog won’t stop barking? Or perhaps one who frequently has loud late-night parties? Whether it’s parties or pets, or trees or fences, disputes with neighbours arise in a variety of different ways.
End of financial year is approaching and it’s time to clear outstanding debts, tighten cash flow and prepare your account.
Understand the tax implications when moving overseas. This Tax Article covers Australian assets and residency essentials.
The family law system has always been considered to be one of the friendliest for self-represented litigants. The Courtroom protocol is a little laxer, the jargon a little less heavy and the Court officials a little more understanding. So, you may ask – why the need for a family lawyer?
Last year, the NSW Government announced a series of significant Transport Oriented Development (TOD) planning changes, aimed at increasing the housing density across NSW. With the potential for 138,000 additional dwellings, the areas identified for TOD changes are likely to be appealing to developers.
Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act in NSW were passed in October last year. With the changes yet to come into effect, this article outlines the key changes including limit on rent increases, bans on background check fees for rental applicants and making it easier for tenants to have pets.
Significant regulatory changes under the Franchising Code kick in on 1 April 2025. Franchisors should urgently review their franchise agreements and processes to ensure that they will meet the new obligations.
A national survey conducted in 2024 by the Australian Human Rights Commission revealed significant gaps amongst Australian adults in understanding and utilising Enduring Powers of Attorney. However, an Enduring Power of Attorney is a critical part of estate planning in making sure that your wishes are met.
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