Legal

Seeking legal advice can be a daunting task for many people.The idea of consulting a lawyer often stirs up feelings of anxiety and hesitation. Whether it’s due to misconceptions about the legal profes …

Estate planning is the process of organising and managing your assets during your lifetime and determining how they will be distributed after your death.It goes beyond simply writing a will; it involv …

Advocates say proposed scam prevention laws must have tougher compensation measures to better protect consumers, as industry groups call for the legislation to be made simpler and clearer with liabili …

Losing a family member or loved one is one of life’s most challenging experiences.Managing the legal and administrative responsibilities of a deceased estate can feel overwhelming amid the grief and l …

Smart devices will be subject to cybersecurity standards and some businesses will have mandatory reporting requirements for ransom payments under new laws.The Albanese government’s legislative package …

People fined for breaching public health orders during the pandemic will be reimbursed in the nation’s most populous state after the government received legal advice the infringements could be invalid …

The longstanding myth that fathers have slim chances of securing primary custody is being progressively dismantled.Historically, mothers were often presumed to be the custodial parents. However, recen …

When navigating personal or business matters, legal questions often arise with significant implications.Seeking proper legal advice ensures that you avoid costly mistakes and operate within the confin …

Defamation is a legal term for making false statements about a person or an organisation that can harm their reputation.Defamation can occur in two primary forms:Libel: Defamation in written or publis …

Scammers will have a harder time impersonating Australian businesses through text messages following a government crackdown.Laws introduced to federal parliament on Wednesday will set up an SMS sender …

Facebook’s parent company Meta could be legally forced to carry Australian news on its platform or face new taxes to support local journalism, under proposals being considered by the federal governmen …

Given all the hard work that building up a business takes, it can be hard to say goodbye – so it’s important to do it right.Developing an exit strategy well in advance allows you to have control over …