Compensation for a work injury damages claim

Workers compensation law is aimed at supporting workers who are injured, aggravate a pre-existing injury or condition, or become ill as a consequence of: performing their usual work duties on or off work premises; an incident arising out of their employment travelling...

Common misconceptions about estate planning

An estate plan involves more than signing a Will and leaving it in a safe place. An effective estate plan requires consideration of several matters and ongoing review to ensure it reflects your testamentary wishes and covers unexpected events. In this article, we look...

Why you should read online terms and conditions

The rapid pace at which technology is progressing means more of us are ‘transacting’ in a global environment. International online contracts are common for businesses and consumers – whether we are purchasing fashion accessories through online retail outlets,...

HomeBuilder Program to assist the residential construction market

On 4 June 2020, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the immediate commencement of the HomeBuilder program. HomeBuilder is one of the federal government’s economic responses to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Its aim is to stimulate demand for new homes...

What a Will Kit doesn’t do

There are various ‘Will Kits’ available on-line – most are cheap or ‘free’ and all you need to do is download them and fill in the blanks. Many websites boast that you can prepare your Will ‘without spending hundreds of dollars on legal fees’. Simple, right? Not...