Onslow Marine Supply Base v Shire of Ashburton [2025] WASAT 24.

The important rule to remember if documents have been produced for the purposes of Court proceedings.

The most common ways to pursue a debt are via court proceedings, a statutory demand or via specialist adjudication.

The article explores the issue of legal professional privilege and privileged communications between client and lawyer.

The OAIC has released a 'guide to securing personal information'.

These adjudication decisions across Australia may ultimately provide greater commercial certainty to contractors.

Fair value claims are sometimes available, even when there is no right to be paid under a construction contract.

Consumer expectations give rise to specific risks which are particular to high-density residential building contractors.

All the proposed amendments seek to do is to make the Act more effective in protecting construction contractors.

This decision sets a precedent for how development approvals are to be interpreted and how planning discretion must be exercised.

Be aware of not only your tax planning opportunities but also your responsibilities before the end of the financial year.

The Family Court will often be called upon to decide how much time children in dispute will spend with each parent.

You should take these tips into account early on before making any impulse decisions that could affect your legal rights.

Answers to frequently asked questions about driveway access & front verge issues.

The Strata Titles Amendment Bill 2018 introduces the most significant changes in strata law in more than last 20 years. .

If you are a person responsible for, or in charge of, an animal, you can be liable for a breach and face penalties.

An evidentiary nexus is needed between the family violence and the capacity or effort to make the relevant contributions.

A well considered estate and succession plan ensures a smooth transition of farm assets and entities to your successor/s.

A Supreme Court has the power to remove a trustee, but it will only exercise this power where there is a clear need.

This case study illustrates why creditors must stay alert to signs of cash flow difficulties and to know their rights.