March 2025 – Hannah Phelps
Australia Imposes Temporary Ban on Foreign Purchases of Established Dwellings
In a measure to address housing affordability and availability, on 16 February 2025, the Australian Government announced significant changes to its foreign investment policies regarding residential properties.
March 2025 – Liz Cooper
NSW Rental Laws: Key Changes You Need to Know
The Minns Labor Government have recently passed the most significant updates to New South Wales’ rental laws in over a decade. These changes are now in effect,
March 2025 – Ashley Lovelock
Can I Relocate With My Child After Separating From My Spouse?
It is common for parties to want a “fresh start” if they separate, and to relocate with their children.
This article explores the considerations to have
March 2025 – Priscilla Sidey
What Changes Do the New ‘Hate Speech Laws’ Make in NSW?
In response to the recent media reporting’s of anti-Semitic attacks across Sydney, the Government seeks to introduce new hate speech laws in New South Wales.
What
February 2025 – Les Stubbs
North Korea’s New Divorce Policy: ‘Till Labor Camp Do Us Part’
North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un has ordered that divorcing couples will now be sent to labour camps for up to 6 months, with women potentially
February 2025 – Ashley Lovelock
Revenge Debt: When Your Ex’s Tax Becomes Your Nightmare
A recent judgment by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has drawn media attention for all the “wrong reasons,” shedding light on “revenge debt” and
February 2025 – Hannah Phelps
Foreign Surcharge Duty Changes In 2025
What NSW Property Owners Need To Know
Effective 1 January 2025, significant tax changes impact foreign property investors in Australia, particularly in New South Wales (NSW).
Here’s what property owners and investors need
January 2025 – Rosemary Saad
I Haven’t Been Paid for Work I Did, and There’s No Contract! What Can I Do?
Not being paid for work you’ve completed can be a frustrating and stressful experience – especially when there’s no formal
August 2024 – Ashley Lovelock
Why You Need to Finalise Your Property Settlement Properly
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of NSW highlights the critical importance of thoroughly finalising property settlements, particularly when they overlap with estate and life planning.
June 2024 – Ashley Lovelock
A recent case in the media reported a builder demanding that his fiancée return a two-carat diamond ring, together with other jewellery that he said was worth more than $100,000.
He said that the ring and
May 2024 – Rosemary Saad & Helen Freidman
In Parts 1 and 2 of our three-part article series, we looked at the ways an employee’s contract of employment can be brought to an end and the circumstances which
May 2024 – Rosemary Saad & Helen Freidman
In Part One of our three article series we looked at the ways an employee’s contract of employment can be brought to an end and the circumstances which may render
