Corporate & Commercial 20 August 2018 Freedom of (Fair) Contract

In late 2016, amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (the Act) extended the unfair contract regime from consumer contracts to certain...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 20 August 2018 A Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration?

Probate is a critical step in administering the estate of a recently deceased person.  Once a person has passed away, the assets which the...

Corporate & Commercial 15 August 2018 Maximising contract value: know your contract terms

In increasingly competitive commercial markets, parties tendering to perform works for a client are often faced with a strategic dilemma when assessing proposed contract...

Corporate & Commercial 1 August 2018 A step by step overview to starting a business

Starting a business can be overwhelming.  We have compiled an overview to assist with some of the key considerations in that regard. Coulter Roache...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 20 July 2018 Will my Will be upheld? The position of “informal Wills” is put to the test again

If you have prepared a Will with a Lawyer, you may recall that there were clauses contained in your Will, probably containing some legal...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 15 June 2018 Has the Testamentary Trust lost its appeal?

The 2018 Federal Budget was handed down by the Treasurer Scott Morrison on 8 May 2018. One of the areas addressed in the Budget...

Corporate & Commercial 13 June 2018 GST, is it hiding in the (Amazon) jungle?

New legislation will come in to effect on 1 July 2018, meaning that global suppliers, like Amazon, will be required to charge GST on...

Family Law 13 June 2018 I have separated from my partner. Do I need to go to Court?

The short answer is “no.” In fact, an overwhelming majority of matters resolve without having to set foot in a Court room. If you...

Corporate & Commercial 18 May 2018 Picking the structure that is right for you and your business

If you are looking to start, purchase a business or are already operating a business, you need to consider what structure is appropriate for...

Family Law 9 May 2018 I am divorced, am I able to seek a property settlement?

People often ask “I am divorced, can I still seek a property settlement?”  The short answer is “yes.” Under the Family Law Act 1975...

Workplace Relations 27 April 2018 Outer-Limit Contracts and Unfair Dismissal

A Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission in Saeid Khayam v Navitas English Pty Ltd t/a Navitas English FWCFB 5162 (Navitas)   has...

Corporate & Commercial 6 April 2018 The power of the Appointor: Choosing convenience over risk

In a family trust, the role of the Appointor is to ensure that the Trustee exercises their powers and duties in the best interests...