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Renovating a strata-titled property in New South Wales often requires legal approval under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). You cannot simply hire a tradesperson and begin. Lot owners must seek consent from the owners corporation if the works may affect common property or structural elements. The owners corporation is separate from the strata …

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More Australians are investing in cryptocurrency. These assets now appear in separation disputes as volatile, anonymous, and often hidden. Bitcoin hoards stored in cold wallets and unexplained digital transfers are becoming common. Crypto is now a wildcard in family law. Courts have started paying attention to how cryptocurrency is used and disclosed in property settlement …

Lost the Ring, Kept the Crypto: Welcome to Modern Divorce Read More »

Lessons from Farmer & Bramley (2000) FLC 93-060  Winning the lottery should be a life-changing moment, but what happens if you’re no longer with your partner when the windfall arrives? When it comes to lottery winnings after separation, are you entitled to keep it all, or could your ex have a claim? The answer isn’t …

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On 1 November 2025, Australia’s aged care landscape will fundamentally change. After decades under the Aged Care Act 1997, the sector will adopt a new legal framework under the Aged Care Act 2024. This change responds to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. The Commission exposed systemic neglect, under-regulation, and a failure …

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At the end of the 2025 financial year, small businesses face unique challenges and opportunities. This EOFY 2025 small business guide outlines practical steps to help you prepare for the new financial year. It is an ideal time to evaluate performance, streamline operations, manage tax obligations and plan for growth. Below are some key strategies …

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The intersection of bankruptcy and deceased estates can create complex legal issues for executors and beneficiaries. In the administration of deceased estates, the financial status of executors and beneficiaries can have legal consequences. If an executor or beneficiary is bankrupt, complications may arise. Bankruptcy, whether it occurs before or after the grant of probate, introduces …

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Caveats and costs agreements in NSW raise important legal and ethical issues for solicitors seeking to secure unpaid fees. Under the Real Property Act 1900 (NSW), a person may only lodge a caveat if they claim a legal or equitable interest in land. A debt alone—such as unpaid legal fees owed to a solicitor—does not …

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Introduction On 11 December 2024, the High Court of Australia delivered a landmark decision in Elisha v Vision Australia Ltd [2024] HCA 50. For the first time, the decision recognises that psychiatric injury in employment contracts can give rise to damages for breach. The judgment overturned more than a century of common law authority, rejecting …

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Australia’s First Serious Invasion of Privacy Tort Has Landed (And It’s About to Get Messy) On 10 June 2025, Australia quietly flipped the switch on a major new legal right: individuals can now sue under a serious invasion of privacy tort. It’s a landmark change in a country that, until now, didn’t give people a …

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As technology and informal communication tools increasingly shape daily life, courts more frequently consider whether a handwritten note, text message, or phone app entry constitutes a valid will. In one recent case, Peek v Wheatley [2025] NSWSC 554, the Supreme Court clarified when a document that lacks formal will requirements still qualifies as a person’s …

Can a Note Be a Valid Will? Supreme Court Rules on iPhone Note in Peek v Wheatley Read More »