While there is a basic common law presumption that every adult person has mental capacity to make their own decisions,...

In Rogers v Rogers Young [2016] WASC 208, Master Sanderson considered the proper construction of a ‘homemade’ will. The judgement...

The Closing Loopholes Legislation 2023-2025 introduces a multitude of changes to the Fair Work Act. Some of the key take-aways are...

Previous issues have dealt with capacity of the principal or grantor of the Power of Attorney and the scope of...

In a criminal trial, the burden of proof of guilt of the accused is placed on the Crown. That onus...

Did you know that drivers in NSW can be penalised if a passenger is using a mobile phone in a...

One of the issues which most frequently features in the Law Society’s Property Law Committee Dispute Resolution Scheme is whether...

In November this year, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) released a report with respect to the notifiable...

In the wake of the recent Optus Data Breach, which has been branded “Australia’s largest ever data breach” there have...

In the recent decision of Lobux Pty Ltd v Willshaun Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 2014, handed down on 11 March...

In welcome news for companies and directors, new legislation will come into effect from 1 April 2022 to permanently implement,...

On 23 February 2022, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) issued guidance on discretionary trusts and the application and operation of...