When a relationship ends, one of the most important issues is how property, liabilities, superannuation and financial resources will be divided. In Australia, property settlement is not based on an automatic 50/50 split. The Court does not apply a fixed formula. Instead, it considers what outcome is just and equitable in the circumstances of each …
Property Settlement After Separation: 2026 Family Law Changes Read More »
Earlier in 2026, a letter sent by an AFL club to a 78-year-old supporter attracted widespread media coverage and public criticism. The practice of bequest solicitation, while common across both charitable and commercial organisations, drew sharp reaction in this instance. Critics questioned whether a sporting club soliciting testamentary gifts from elderly supporters crossed a line …
Insistent Charitable Bequests: Beneficial or Bad Taste? Read More »
You have signed the contract, chosen your conveyancer and are waiting for the next step. Instead of a costs disclosure, you receive a questionnaire asking where your deposit is coming from, whether you hold or have ever held a prominent public office in any country, and whether you are acting on behalf of someone else. …
AML Conveyancing Rules: What NSW Buyers Need to Know Read More »
From 1 July 2026, the way employers across Australia pay superannuation changes fundamentally. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Act 2025 ends the quarterly payment model. It requires employers to pay superannuation guarantee contributions on each payday. Funds must reach the employee’s super fund within seven business days. For most businesses, this means superannuation becomes …
Payday Super is Here – And the ATO Has a Seven Day Countdown Read More »