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Family Law and the 2023 Federal Budget
In amongst all the Budget chatter was an announcement that the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia was given funding to expand the “Priority Property Pools” program. Since March…
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Building Disputes - Scope of Works
Scope for Disagreement: Building Disputes About the Scope of a Construction Contract in NSW The scope of work is the work that the contractor is required to do under the…
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Building Disputes - Defects (Part 1)
Defects in Construction Contracts A defect in a construction contract is any work that does not meet the standards or requirements set out in the contract. Defects can be either…
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Building Disputes - Defects (Part 2)
Defects can occur for a variety of reasons, including: Substandard materials Improper workmanship Changes to the plans or specifications Errors in the plans or specifications Force majeure events When a…
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First Home Buyer Changes
The First Home Buyer Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 has been introduced into parliament and proposes to amend the Duties Act 1997 to revise dutiable values for property to be eligible for the First Home…
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Caring for an Elderly parent
We are seeing more children caring for their elderly parent(s) in the home of the elderly parent(s). There are several aged care fees that may be relevant in these circumstances.…
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Direct Speech Evidence in NSW
The preparation of evidence for Court proceedings is a very important task. If there are no documents available, conversations are crucial to determining cases. Many cases turn upon the competing…
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What do you have to do before commencing Court proceedings for property division
Before an application for property division or parenting arrangements can be made in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia there are a number of “pre-action procedures” that must…
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Honouring the Honourable Graham Robert Mullane
On Monday, in the King’s Birthday Honours List, the Honourable Graham Robert Mullane, a member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia was recognised for his significant…
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Termination of a Construction Contract
Termination of Construction Contracts In a construction project, the contract is typically discharged by performance, meaning that both parties fulfill their obligations and the project is completed. However, the contract…
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Cryptocurrency in Family Law
There is no doubt that over the last few years cryptocurrency has surged in popularity with brands such as Bitcoin becoming a household name. As these digital assets continue to…
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Frailty and Invalid Wills
Has your signature changed? Are you finding it hard to sign documents? Nowadays many documents can be signed electronically. However, a valid Will must be signed by the will-maker. In…
