Artificial conception can raise complex questions about who is legally recognised as a child’s parents. This article explains how parentage is determined under Australian family law and what this means for families.
Before signing a standard form building contract, it is crucial to ensure that you understand the terms fully.
Global conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz has heightened fuel, supply chain and cyber risks for Australian organisations. This article explores what current disruption means for SOCI Act obligations and CIRMP compliance.
FWO compliance notices are a common enforcement tool used to address workplace breaches. This article explains how they work, the risks of non-compliance, and what employers should do if they receive one.
A recent High Court decision clarifies the distinction between trade mark infringement and misleading or deceptive conduct under Australian Consumer Law.
New NSW strata reforms from 1 April 2026 introduce updated requirements for documentation, governance and transparency across strata schemes.
With the 2026 Fringe Benefits Tax year-end approaching, employers should review key updates, ATO focus areas and compliance obligations.
A recent Full Federal Court decision has denied nearly $12 million in intragroup service fee deductions, reinforcing the need for clear documentation and evidence in related party arrangements.
Recent data confirms a significant escalation in compliance activity by Revenue NSW.
Can a child be a witness in your family law matter? Section 100B(1) of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) states that a child is not to swear an affidavit unless the Court makes an Order for that child to do so.
The obligations of real estate agents to disclose material facts are complex and difficult to navigate. Agents may question how far they must go in respect to disclosure.
Joint venture or partnership? We explain the differences and highlight the pros and cons of each structure.
The ATO has recently introduced standardised application forms to request remissions, including updates to their guidance.
Many businesses will be preparing for a shutdown period over the upcoming holiday season break. Earlier this year, standardised shutdown provisions were inserted into the majority of modern awards. These covered how you could direct employees to take annual leave or unpaid leave during an annual shutdown
A recent Fair Work Commission decision has highlighted the importance of considering all relevant and reasonable redeployment options when making an employee redundant.
When a commercial or retail lease comes to an end, both landlords and tenants face one final hurdle – the ‘make good’ obligations contained in the lease. These obligations set out the condition in which the tenant must return the premises to the landlord at the end of the term.
With 31 December 2025 fast approaching, if you have not done so already, we encourage you to review/double check your property arrangements and documentation. Assessments for land tax and foreign surcharge are issued around this time, and understanding your obligations now can help you avoid unexpected liabilities.
Last month, the Australian Government passed landmark legislation called the Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya’s) Act 2025, providing additional protections for employees who receive employer-funded paid parental leave.
Separation can bring with it a range of emotions and the dispute between separating parents can be far and wide, including whether the surname of a child should be retained or changed.
A Binding Financial Agreement is a document that separating couples can enter into to divide their assets as an alternative to Court Orders. Once entered into, the Agreement overrides the jurisdiction of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to make property orders.
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