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As of 1 September 2018 drivers in NSW will be required to slow down to 40km per hour when passing emergency vehicles that are stopped on the side of the road and displaying blue and red flashing lights. Any motorist caught ignoring this rule will be slammed with a $448 fine and the loss of […]

Changes to the GST legislation will come into effect on 1 July 2018 to close loopholes in the current legislation that have resulted in some property developers not fulfilling their GST obligations when selling new residential premises or subdividing potential residential land. Under the current laws, the vendors of new residential dwellings remit GST to […]

Common advice we give our Family Law clients dealing with the breakdown of a relationship is “don’t expose children to adult issues”. It’s often tempting for parents to speak ill of their ex in an attempt to shift or create a child’s alliance, which doesn’t help the proceedings – or the child! In a recent […]

When does a fling become the real thing – the ins and outs of de facto relationships in Family Law. Family Law in Australia recognises de facto relationships, which usually affords both parties the same legal rights and responsibilities as marriage, under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). Common concerns for our clients are often […]

Dealing with the breakdown of a relationship is a difficult time for most separated parties, however part of the separation process is often focused on “moving on”. In Australia, parties must be separated for 12 months before applying to the Federal Circuit Court for a Divorce. A Divorce Application can be made individually or jointly […]