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NSW Code of Practice for the Charter of Victim’s Rights
In 2013 the NSW Code of Practice for the Charter of Victim’s Rights was published. It was revised in 2015. The Code is intended to help government and non-government service…
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“Walls Have Ears”: can unauthorised recorded conversations be used as evidence?
James v James (No. 2) [2020] NSW DC796 Decision 13 November 2020 In a civil action for damages in the tort of trespass the plaintiff sought to include as evidence recordings…
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Thinking of Starting an Online Business?
We are all aware of the significant impact coronavirus has had on our community over the last 12 months. However, one of the positive impacts that the Covid 19 pandemic…
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A difference of $19mil - whether the company was a ‘mere puppet’ of the husband
The question before the Full Court of the Family Court in the recent decision of Atkins & Hunt & Ors was whether a company was a mere puppet of the husband -…
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Joint tenancy or Tenants in Common
Often when a couple purchase their principal place of residence, they do so as joint tenants. This means they jointly own the whole of the property and when the first…
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Taking the lead to support local charity helping families cope with cancer
What a good feeling to know families with children undergoing treatment for cancer at the John Hunter and Mater hospitals will benefit from our recent ‘children’s party favourties’ fundraising effort,…
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Men’s Health Week
Men’s Health Week is upon us. Monday, 14 June until 21 June 2021. That’s good news for us in NSW - we started the week with a holiday! And an…
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Exercise Your Mental Health - Men’s Health Week
Physical exertion and exercise is not only of benefit to your physical health but also your mental health; improving your mood and the parts of your brain responsible for learning…
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The rights of transgender kids in family law
It is a little known fact that until a few years ago, if a child wanted to transition from their birth gender to their expressed gender, that the consent of…
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Mirror Wills or Mutual Wills? Part 1
When a couple decides to each make a Will, it is not unusual for them to have a discussion and decide what will be the terms of the Wills. They…
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Mutual Wills vs Mirror Wills Part 2
I have previously explained the difference between Mirror Wills and Mutual Wills. If a couple intend that their Wills be Mutual Wills (ie that the survivor will not change his…
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Adverse Action in Action
The Fair Work Act 2009 (“FWA”) contains a number of “general protection” provisions which can provide useful protections for people in the workplace in circumstances where they are subject to adverse action because…
