Recent case provides a valuable insight into what the court will consider when determining the reliability of expert evidence.

Defamation is a personal right of action and occurs when a person's reputation is damaged in a publication about them.

This case decided that if you build or develop a building, you may also be responsible for any defects in its design.

Most fire safety disputes don’t start with a fire. They start with an invoice no one wants to pay. Although the legal obligation for fire safety compliance usually sits with the building owner, commercial and retail leases often reallocate the cost and practical responsibility of compliance to tenants - particularly where works are said to arise from a tenant’s use, fitout or configuration of the premises.

Exercising rights afforded to head contractors under the NSW SOP ACT requires strict compliance with its provisions.

A payroll tax exemption and rebate is now available to provide some relief from payroll tax on wages paid to GPs.

Register your .au equivalent domain name now or risk it going to someone else.

A NSW Medical Appeal Panel has clarified when sleep disturbance can be assessed as a separate impairment under workers compensation law. The decision establishes strict criteria requiring a primary sleep disorder following neurological injury, rather than sleep problems secondary to pain or other compensable conditions.

This article examines the concept of ostensible authority and how a company could be bound by the acts of its agent.

Business owners and managers should seek legal advice before entering into a contract that includes an indemnity clause.

With new wage theft laws & higher penalties coming into play from 01/01/25, you need to adopt a safety approach to wage compliance.

New schedules will be added to 99 of the 121 modern awards, which cover about 4.36 million private sector employees.

Directors should consider if they qualify for the 2017 safe harbour provisions, to develop a COVID-19 recovery plan.

Employers have the right to manage absences and ask questions of employees.

The Australian government plans to prohibit non-compete clauses for workers earning below $190,100 from 2027, fundamentally reshaping how employers protect confidential information and customer relationships. With draft legislation expected in 2026, organisations face a critical window to review employment contracts and develop alternative workforce protection strategies. What steps should employers take now to prepare for these sweeping reforms to post-employment restraints?

A common defence relied upon by employers in psychological injury cases is the section 11A(1)[1] defence.

Employers need to remain up-to-date with recent changes in employment law and industrial relations or seek legal advice.

Explains changes, the exceptions that apply, potential consequences for getting it wrong & gives some general tips to employers.

Separating couples often overlook the tax implications of property settlements, only to face unexpected capital gains tax liabilities years later when assets are sold. With the 2025 amendments to the Family Law Act fundamentally changing how uncrystallised CGT liabilities are treated, understanding the interplay between tax law and family law has become critical to preserving the real value of a settlement. This analysis examines how strategic tax structuring at the point of settlement—including CGT r

Article discusses recent case which highlights the importance of adhering to formalities required when revoking a Will.