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Exactly what is protected by LPP will vary depending on context.

1st of 3 part series on 1 Making a claim for a progress payment 2 Responding to a claim & 3 Next steps if payment not received.

Recent case presents a cautionary tale for the querulous employee who is dissatisfied with every decision of their employer.

Amendments made to critical statutory timeframes under the EPA Act 1979 are outlined and considered.

Article offers guidelines on how your organisation ought to handle and manage protected disclosures.

On 18 June 2026, the Federal Government announced targeted tax concessions following consultation on its 2026–27 Budget measures. These updates refine the position announced on 12 May 2026, as outlined in Federal Budget 2026–27: key tax changes and what clients need to know.

Types of complaint that can result in disciplinary proceedings for lawyers and the range of orders that may be made.

A recent NSW Supreme Court decision involving the LJ Hooker group examines how courts assess directors' decisions during corporate restructuring, particularly when those decisions may benefit some stakeholders over others. The case provides critical guidance on the proper purpose test, the role of insolvency risk in decision-making, and when directors can pursue personal interests without breaching their duties.

Key lessons from recent decisions involving the interpretation of wills and the management of inheritance disputes.

You must discuss these significant changes with your SMSF clients and review their estate planning before 1 July 2017.

Bartier Perry recently acted for homeowners in two separate cases in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal). In both matters the homeowners were successful, demonstrating that builders who perform residential building works and fail to comply with the statutory warranties pursuant to section 18B of the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) (the HBA) could face significant financial liability.

Liquidated damages are often resisted by contractors, on the basis that the liquidated damages rate is really a penalty.

A property purchased for a beneficiary can result in a lot of time spent and anxiety for a trustee.

Summarises some of the recommendations of the report into corporate insolvency, focusing on corporate insolvency.

Explores ways Generative AI is being used in the FMCG industry, risks & governance.

ASIC's 2026-27 Corporate Plan identifies non-bank small business lending practices as a regulatory focus area, particularly concerning unfair contract terms in standard form agreements. This article examines five common clauses in SME loan agreements that may expose lenders to enforceability challenges and regulatory action, drawing on recent court decisions to illustrate key UCT risks.

Recent case is a reminder that dispute proceedings can hinge on the weight given to medical opinions relied upon by the parties.