Major employers urged to hit gender equality targets
Employers will soon have to commit to achieve or make progress on gender equality targets in their workplaces after federal parliament passed law changes.The changes apply to employers with more than …
Conveyancing and property law are fundamental aspects of real estate transactions, encompassing the legal framework and procedural steps required to transfer property ownership.These areas of law play …
Top 5 reasons people fear consulting a lawyer and why they should reconsider
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 …
Understanding Estate Planning and Key Legal Tools: Why Legal Advice is Essential
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 …
Draft anti-scam laws need better victim compo measures
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 …
Deceased estates: navigating a difficult time with compassionate legal support
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 …
Navigating the law when dealing with custody disputes
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 …
Top 10 Legal Concerns: Why seeking professional legal advice is essential
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 …
