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

An attorney must ensure available time and the skills to diligently manage another person's financial and legal affairs.

Many businesses have not considered their obligations under the Privacy Act in respect of any metadata collected.

Significant changes to the RT Act restrict the way in which landlords can deal with residential tenancy agreements.

There are great benefits to a home builder to use the Security of Payment regime to resolve disputes and secure payment.

Investigations are stressful – for everyone involved. So it’s no surprise the NSW Industrial Relations Commission has held that there are inherent psychosocial risks involved in the investigation process. In a recent decision affirming the validity of two improvement notices issued to the Department of Education by SafeWork NSW, the Commission reminds employers of their duty to identify and mitigate those risks, and the consequences when they don’t.

Lessons from recent case where the general manager was lawfully terminated for dishonest behaviour.

Accessorial liability in the Fair Work Act can occur in a broad range of circumstances and beyond traditional roles.

This short update examines kinds of disputes which can arise in relation to the Schedule 3 powers contained in the Act.

When workers claim newly identified injuries under pre-existing workers' compensation claims, insurers face complex evidentiary challenges. The Ma'ilei v Unisson Disability case demonstrates how medical evidence and contemporaneous documentation determine the outcome of claims for cervical spine, lumbar spine, and psychological injuries stemming from a single workplace incident.

The article looks at the gender wage gap (for like-for-like roles) and suggests actions to reduce the gender pay gap.

Australian courts are increasingly examining whether the Fair Work Act applies to employees working entirely overseas. A recent Fair Work Commission decision reveals that jurisdiction may hinge not on where an employee performs their duties, but on the technical question of where the employment contract was legally formed—with significant implications for employers managing remote and offshore workforces.

NSW government will implement standard conditions & a standard format Notice of Determination for use by consent authorities.

Re Negrean; Borbil v Borbil [2025] QSC 66.

Discussion of the forfeiture rule (now reflected in the Forfeiture Act 1995 (NSW)) and its application.

Whilst the UK has abolished the presumption of advancement, it is still applicable in Australia.

The Drivas decision is important to property investors and developers.

When an allegation of IP infringement is made, the IP infringers could issue a counter-claim of 'unjustified' threats.

When equipment is hired out but later damaged, hire businesses face a familiar challenge: who says the equipment wasn’t already faulty, who bears the risk, and can the hirer recover the cost of repair? The NSW Supreme Court’s decision in Civiltrak Sydney Pty Ltd v Orange Equipment Pty Ltd t/as Orange Hire offers valuable guidance to solving this puzzle.

Proposed reforms to the Privacy Act designed to increase individual privacy protections & modernise privacy laws.