Disclosure of planning controls and approvals when selling land
Division 2 of Part 2 of the Sale of Land Act 1962 (SOL Act) sets out various matters that must be disclosed by vendors (in a Vendor’s Statement, or Section...
Read MoreA Hole in the Bucket Company? Bendel Seals the Deal on UPEs and Division 7A
In one of the most highly anticipated tax decisions in recent years, the Full Federal Court (FFC) comprising of Logan J, Hespe J and Neskovcin J handed...
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If you have recently separated and are struggling to financially support yourself, you may be able to negotiate, or make a claim for, spousal maintenance...
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Landmark reforms to Australia’s merger laws are on the way
On 10 April 2024 the Commonwealth Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers, unveiled reforms to Australia's merger and acquisition clearance rules. From 2026, companies...
Read MoreStatutory Demands – When a debt owed by a company is due and payable
When a company owes a debt to a person, that person or company (the creditor), can serve a statutory demand on the company demanding payment of the debt...
Read MorePre-Action Procedures In Family Law Property Matters
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (“FCFCOA”) has introduced stricter rules in relation to Pre-Action Procedures and attempts to resolve...
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Major Changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
Parliament has recently enacted two major law reforms to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth): Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023Fair...
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A Fairer Approach to Existing Use Rights
Yesterday, the Victorian Government gazetted Amendment VC254, amending all planning schemes in Victoria. Significantly, this amendment changes the...
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Major Changes to Planning in Victoria
Today the Victorian Government has gazetted Amendment VC253 (Amendment), in relation to ‘small second dwellings’ – the well-publicised ‘granny flat’...
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Separation Under the Same Roof
In Australia, there is a 'no fault' system for divorce. This means that the court is not concerned with, and does not consider, any of the reasons as to...
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Trees on Neighbouring Land
The issue of trees overhanging boundaries is probably something we can all relate to. Is it their responsibility or yours? And are there specific laws that...
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Penalties of up to $2.5 Million to Apply to Companies Relying Upon Unfair Contract Terms
As of 10 November 2023, a new unfair contract term ('UCT') regime will take effect in Australia. Changes The Treasury Laws Amendment (More...
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