by Rowan Wilson | Dec 20, 2018 | General News
A reminder that chapter 3 and chapter 4 of the Building Industry Fairness Act 2017 (“BIF”) commenced on 17 December 2018. BIF now applies to all payment claims for construction work, regardless of the contract date. BCIPA only applies to claims made before 17...
by Nigel Hales | Dec 13, 2018 | General News
We have seen a few examples recently of buyers not being aware of the truth about garden areas, balconies and the like which are exclusive use areas associated with their unit or townhouse. Areas such as these are often overlooked in the negotiation of the sale, or...
by Nigel Hales | Dec 4, 2018 | General News
Self managed superannuation funds (“SMSF”) have become quite popular investment vehicles in recent years. It is, however, important to remember that they are not a “set and forget” investment, nor are they like other investments or even other trusts such as family...
by precedence | Nov 29, 2018 | General News
Child abduction has recently been in the spotlight after the Australian Federal Police made a number of arrests in relation to the involvement by individuals in a child stealing ring that has been operating in Australia. The individuals involved have been charged with...
by precedence | Nov 9, 2018 | General News
Parenting matters under the Family Law Act focus on the principal consideration of ‘what is in the best interests of the child’. The Act facilitates children having a meaningful relationship with both parents and other significant persons in their lives, such as...
by precedence | Nov 2, 2018 | General News
A recent decision of the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia has examined the application of the Family Law (Child Abduction Convention) Regulations 1986 (Cth), in the context of a child being abducted or unilaterally relocated from another country to...
