Honey, I just fell off a roof – protection for tradies!

If you are a tradie, are married to a tradie or have tradie mates, this is important. Unless you are the luckiest or least accident prone individual in the world it is highly likely that you will suffer some kind of accident or injury during the course of your working...

Appointing an Enduring Guardian

When making estate plans, many people under-estimate the importance of appointing an enduring guardian. An enduring guardian can make lifestyle, health and medical decisions on your behalf if you lack the capacity to make those decisions yourself. A guardian acts as a...

Contractual obligations in the wake of COVID-19

The coronavirus (COVID-19) presents numerous challenges for individuals and businesses, amongst them, the legal rights and responsibilities under existing contracts during a pandemic such as this. Parties to a contract that are facing difficulties in meeting their...

Construction Defects in Strata Developments

If you have recently purchased a new or near-new apartment or townhouse in a strata complex, only to find construction defects or poor-quality work, you will no doubt be disappointed and frustrated. Knowing your rights and the relevant time limitations in pursuing a...