ArticleAustralian whistleblower reformsRecent legislation extends a strengthened whistleblower protection regime to the corporate, financial and credit sectors.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHHG Legal Group
ArticleAsk an expert: Greg Gaunt on Ponzi schemes and fraudulent undertakingsWhile he wasn't the first to have thought of such a scheme, a Ponzi scheme has been forever associated with fraud.AustraliaCriminal LawHHG Legal Group
ArticleCAUTION: Double Demerits, Double or Nothing & Drunk Driving in WADouble demerit points for driving offences start this festive season on 23 December 2016 and run until 8 January 2016.AustraliaCriminal LawHHG Legal Group
ArticleSpent Conviction OrderWhat is a Spent Conviction Order? When will I need to disclose it? When is an application for a SCO made? AustraliaCriminal LawHHG Legal Group
ArticleThe wait is over for Australian whistleblower reformThere is now a mechanism for private sector whistleblowers to report concerns to legal authorities without recrimination.AustraliaEmployment and HRHHG Legal Group
ArticleUnderpayment issues hit another national companyWoolworths has self-reported underpayments to salaried managerial staff, covered by the General Retail Industry Award.AustraliaEmployment and HRHHG Legal Group
ArticleHow to avoid court after separationThere are a number of steps that couples can take to resolve the legal aspects of their relationship breakdown amicably.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleInheritance issues caused by undefined parental roles and customary lawsQuality estate planning is vital to ensure that your specific family circumstances, customs and dynamics are considered.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleThe death of add backsCourt held it is no longer appropriate to notionally add back property to the asset pool.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleThe impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on Binding Financial AgreementsArticle discusses Binding Financial Agreements in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleTo leave or not to leave the family home after separationFor the purposes of a property settlement, it is irrelevant whether a party has remained in the family home or moved out.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleWhat happens to your estate if you die without a Will? Administration Amendment Bill 2018Changes proposed include an increase in the amount distributed to a surviving spouse where a person dies intestate.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleCan political communication override local government standards?Recent case highlights the balance between upholding constitutional rights and preserving the authority of state tribunals. AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorHHG Legal Group
ArticleExtensive Local Government Act reforms in WA – Recommendations from the Local Government Review PanelThe panel's final report will facilitate and guide the development of a new Local Government Act for Western Australia.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorHHG Legal Group
ArticleDefamatory text messages and a trend towards protection in the virtual arenaThe case shows the Court's willingness to crack down on reputational attacks made through digital communication pathways.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHHG Legal Group
ArticleShaming the defamer: The real life legal consequences of online defamationHe was held accountable for his online actions as a 'keyboard warrior' with record damages for defamatory internet posts.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHHG Legal Group
ArticlePrivacy and Telecommunications and protection of personal informationThe Privacy and Telco Acts create a framework for the transparent collection, use and storage of personal information.AustraliaPrivacyHHG Legal Group
ArticleCan insolvent contractors enforce adjudication awards within Australia?It is uncertain if liquidators of insolvent construction contractors can enforce adjudication awards across Australia.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleConstruction contracts work for you. Part 3 - Light at the end of the tunnel: Improving your civil and construction contractsConstruction contracts should be drafted to ensure a smooth and undisrupted cash flow up and down the contracting chain.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleHHG Construction Law Series Part 19: No challenge to adjudication award within power: High CourtAn adjudicator's determination cannot be challenged in a court unless the adjudicator had no power to make that award. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group