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Last week, the NSW Court of Appeal ruled that a by-law placing a blanket ban on pets being kept in a strata scheme contravened the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015. On 12 October 2020, the NSW Court of Appeal handed down the decision of Cooper v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 58068 [2020] NSWCA […]

If you are anticipating filing for divorce you might be feeling uneasy about meeting with a family lawyer for the first time however there are a few tips that can help you remain calm during the entire process. There are a number of steps involved in an application for divorce and the Family Court requires […]

The Australian Government has introduced a HomeBuilder grant to provide financial assistance for Australians in response to COVID-19. It will not only assist eligible owner-occupiers but intends to assist in lending a hand to the construction industry following the pandemic. The new program offers a grant of $25,000 to eligible owner-occupiers to build a new […]

The Coronavirus has resulted in uncertainty surrounding parenting arrangements as parents and carers are left grappling with the need to follow social distancing guidelines whilst adhering to Court Orders. The current situation is highly stressful for both parents and children as many parents are now working from home and home schooling their children, whilst others […]

On 3 April 2020, the National Cabinet agreed that States and Territories would implement a mandatory Code of Conduct (the Code) which outlines a set of good faith leasing principles for commercial tenancies who are small-medium sized businesses with an annual turn over of $50 million and who are eligible for the Job Keeper Payment*. […]