Amended Land and Environment Court Practices
IN SUMMARY The Chief Judge of the Land and Environment Court has issued new practice directions for policies aimed at…
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Reasonable notice on termination of employment has it a future?
Introduction Termination of a contract of employment upon reasonable notice has long been regarded as part of the employment law landscape…
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Former directors need to watch their step
Introduction It is not unusual for former directors of companies to set up in competition against their original companies. When…
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Thinking of starting a family? Written consent may be the way of the future.
Some people plan a family in advance. Others may have it at the back of their minds for some time. IVF has…
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5 Reasons why you might need testamentary trusts in your will
A testamentary trust is a trust that is created under a will and comes into effect after you die. Here are five…
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How to lose a business — without lifting a finger
‘The shareholders own the business, right? After all, they own the company, which pays the rent and the staff and…
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Personal risks for directors in modern times
When I came back to the office after the holidays, I came across a couple of recent surveys of Australian directors which reveal…
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The Fair Work Commission — Has it lost its way?
Trust — the key ingredient There is no mystery as to what lies at the heart of healthy staff/management relationships in…
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“Buying food, drinks and women”; an assessment of parties’ conduct as it relates to family law
Parties who have been in a de facto relationship (heterosexual or same sex) or marriage and have separated sometimes ask if…
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Calculating redundancy payments does prior service as a casual count?
Australian law has for a long time recognised the concept of “casual” employment. It is generally understood that casual employees are…
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