ArticleLegal advice when home builders collapseWe routinely give the advice which, following the recent spate of home builder insolvencies, is needed more than ever.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleSeller Beware is as important as Buyer Beware when selling Off the PlanLand developers need to be particularly vigilant about describing the size of properties to be sold 'off the plan'.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleWe may not build a wall but we should build – investing in WA InfrastructureWA needs a long-term plan and commitment from the State government to build much needed and essential infrastructure.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleWind Farm Agreements – what are the benefits?Landowners are under no legal obligation to enter into access and lease agreements with wind farm companies.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleInterest on late payments to the ATOCan interest charged by the ATO be reduced?AustraliaTaxHHG Legal Group
ArticleHow family violence impacts on property settlement proceedingsThe court held that family violence is relevant to property settlement proceedings in the assessment of contributions.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleWhat changes in my personal circumstances may warrant a review of my will?Circumstances change over time, so now is the ideal time to consider making a Will or to review your existing Will.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleWills and Estate Planning Basics Series: Who will you appoint as your executor?An executor needs to focus on the role of executor, to make decisions for the benefit of the estate and beneficiaries.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleNext step in was Work Health and Safety Reforms - the new Work Health and Safety RegulationsPolicies and procedures should be implemented as soon as possible to ensure compliance with the new work health and safety laws.AustraliaEmployment and HRHHG Legal Group
ArticleA clear framework for negotiations: SME Commercial leasing principles code of conduct update (Part 1)The Code intends landlords to agree on temporary arrangements for each tenancy, based on good-faith leasing principles.AustraliaFinance and BankingHHG Legal Group
ArticleEmergency changes to the Local Government Act 1995 (WA)These amendments give WA local governments the flexibility to meet COVID-19 challenges faced by their communities.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)HHG Legal Group
ArticleTesseract International Pty Ltd v Pascale Construction Pty Ltd [2024] HCA 24 Clients will be well-guided to seek advice on how best to navigate their contracts.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHHG Legal Group
ArticleThe great ACN/ABN divide: Practical tips for small business to protect personal property security interestsAs a matter of commercial risk management, a small business should consider these steps to avoid any legal confusion.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHHG Legal Group
ArticleBail tips from our Criminal Law teamThe majority of people traversing their way through the criminal justice system will need to deal with the issue of bail.AustraliaCriminal LawHHG Legal Group
ArticleIncreased penalties in WA for using mobile phones while drivingNew 'two-tiered' penalties in WA will more than double the current maximum fine for using a mobile phone while driving.AustraliaCriminal LawHHG Legal Group
ArticleAll I want for Christmas - (is to keep my job): A festive season guide for employeesFailure to maintain appropriate behaviour can, and does, lead to disciplinary action including termination of employment.AustraliaEmployment and HRHHG Legal Group
ArticleFIFO entitlements and termination notices: A recent decisionFIFO employee entitlements will be considered in light of their own agreement, many of which contain similar provisions.AustraliaEmployment and HRHHG Legal Group
ArticleWork Health and Safety Act 2020 commenced on 31 March 2022 - new obligations in agribusinessThe new laws provide a framework to protect health, safety, and welfare of workers in WA workplaces, including farms.AustraliaEmployment and HRHHG Legal Group
Article0-4 Year old children and overnight stays – what does the law say?There seems to be a move towards arguing for equal time or substantial and significant time even with infant children.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleApplying for probate in Western AustraliaA Grant of Probate is a certificate issued by the Supreme Court that attaches a copy of a deceased person's Will.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group