ArticleMandatory sentencing and indigenous AustraliansThis recent NSW Act sparked discussion of the impact that mandatory sentencing has on Australia's indigenous population.AustraliaCriminal LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleNew Rights For Victim-Survivors In VictoriaVictoria's Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2025 fundamentally reshapes institutional accountability for child abuse by expanding vicarious liability beyond employees to include volunteers and others...AustraliaCriminal LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleI've been issued with a section 81A notice by my workers compensation insurer – what do I do now?Seek urgent legal advice immediately upon receipt of any section 81A notice.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleIs superannuation paid on workers compensation payments in NSW?Should superannuation contributions continue to be made when receiving workers compensation payments? It depends.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleParental Leave Guide - IntroductionOn 1 January 2011, Australia’s first national paid parental leave scheme (funded by the Federal Government) will commence. Paid parental leave will be available to eligible employees in addition to unpaid leave from their employers (which is presently available to most employees under the "National Employment Standards"), as well as any additional paid parental leave offered by employers.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleParental Leave Guide - Process and Can Up to Two Years be Taken?On 1 January 2011, Australia’s first national paid parental leave scheme (funded by the Federal Government) will commence. Paid parental leave will be available to eligible employees in addition to unpaid leave from their employers (which is presently available to most employees under the "National Employment Standards"), as well as any additional paid parental leave offered by employers.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleParental Leave Guide - Who is Entitled and How Much Leave Can be TakenOn 1 January 2011, Australia’s first national paid parental leave scheme (funded by the Federal Government) will commence. Paid parental leave will be available to eligible employees in addition to unpaid leave from their employers (which is presently available to most employees under the "National Employment Standards"), as well as any additional paid parental leave offered by employers.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleSuitable Duties Obligations And Alternate Employment In Workers CompensationAfter a workplace injury, returning to work often requires suitable duties that accommodate your certified capacity and medical restrictions. Understanding your employer's obligations to provide modified work arrangements and your rights when suitable duties are refused is crucial for a successful return to work process. AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleTotal and Permanent Disability (TPD) – what it is and how can injured Tasmanian workers make a claim?A TPD claim can be brought in any situation where an injury, disability, or illness has prevented you from working.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleWorkers compensation newsOn or about Christmas day 2017, changes to the Workers Compensation Scheme announced in June 2012 will take effect. .AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleWorking for The Man: working conditions in AustraliaWhen Roy Orbison was singing, working conditions were limited, but a worker in contemporary Australia has other options.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCharitable legacy vs family provision in a willIn both England and Australia, courts can alter a will if reasonable financial provision has not been made for children.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleDo I have to make a new will when I get married or will my old one suffice?A will is generally revoked by marriage, so it is important to review your will to avoid potential intestacy.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleFamily provision claim - Neale v Neale [2015] NSWCA 206This appeal was a family provision dispute between the deceased's widow and his two children from a former marriage. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleForeign Investment Review Board changesRecent activity has spotlighted foreign investment rules, and new measures aim to increase transparency and confidence.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleThe Walama ListDiscussion about the Walama List pilot which is a Sentencing Court only for adult Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander offenders.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleUluru Statement from the HeartThe 2017 National Constitutional Convention delivered the statement which calls for substantive constitutional change.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleUpdate on constitutional recognition of indigenous AustraliansArticle discusses the current situation regarding constitutional recognition of indigenous Australians.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCross Border Insolvency – application of UNCITRAL Model LawAustralia, USA, UK, Korea and Japan are some countries which adopted the UNCITRAL Model Law on cross border insolvency.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCarroll & O'Dea