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Who caused the car accident – the driver, or an unidentified vehicle? Which case won?
The court needed to decide who to blame for the accident - the Skyline driver or the driver of an unidentified vehicle.
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Land tax exemption for primary production may be available for property developers and land bankers
Property developers and land bankers with land used for primary production should now review their land tax position.Stacks Law Firm - Article
Was a farmer entitled to a perpetual lease over land he sold to a mining company? Which case won?
The court needed to decide if the farmer was granted a perpetual lease or if he should be ordered to vacate the property.Stacks Law Firm - Article
Manslaughter Charge for Pool Death a First
Police have charged the owner of a backyard pool with manslaughter after a toddler wandered into his garden and drowned.Stacks Law Firm - Article
Can you sack a worker for getting a tattoo?
Employees should be made aware of a clear, written policy setting out the relevant rules, before they accept the job.Stacks Law Firm - Article
Fair Work Ombudsman wins first ruling against racial discrimination in the workplace
Fair Work Ombudsman has set a strong precedent for preventing workplace discrimination. Recent landmark case discussed here. .Stacks Law Firm - Article
Focus on discrimination as governments tighten laws
NSW proposes to strengthen state anti-discrimination laws while the federal government proposes to amalgamate five laws.Stacks Law Firm - Article
My ATM overpays - can I keep it? - theft and fraud?
If you don't have money in your account, it's not yours to take, so it is stealing and carries a penalty of jail time.Stacks Law Firm - Article
Psychological claims for workers compensation getting tougher
A female librarian was shocked when she found her boss had secretly taken photos of her at work focusing on her breasts.Stacks Law Firm - Article
Is it OK if you are just a bit late applying to set aside a statutory demand? Which case won?
Article discusses case in which there was a dispute over the date on which statutory demand was served.Stacks Law Firm - Article
Who is liable for a balcony collapse on a residential property? Which case won?
Landlords, real estate agents, tenant – who was at fault?Stacks Law Firm - Article
You have a Court Attendance Notice, now what? Timeline of a criminal charge in the local court
Article outlines what you need to do when you receive a court attendance notice.Stacks Law Firm - Article
You're Never too Old to Work in Australia
With the government pushing us to keep working beyond the retirement age, age discrimination could become of concern.Stacks Law Firm - Article
How do you deal with an intestate estate? Contesting an estate without a will.
If there is no will when a person dies, the estate will be distributed according to a set formula called the law of intestacy.Stacks Law Firm - Article
Ten point checklist to update your estate planning
This is a simple checklist to ensure you are up to date and able to achieve your aims with your hard-earned nest egg.Stacks Law Firm - Article
Were they in a de facto relationship at the time of the IVF conception? Which case won?
If the de facto relationship still existed at the time of the IVF procedure, the egg donor was a "parent" of the child.Stacks Law Firm - Article
How do you stop a coal mine expansion? Which case won?
Association attempted to restrain company from undertaking development in reliance on consent & to overturn consent decision.Stacks Law Firm - Article
Juror misconduct leads to quashed conviction and retrial
A jury can only consider a verdict based on what is presented in court, and not conduct investigations outside of court.Stacks Law Firm - Article
Law closes in on social media abusers
No one should have to put up with harassment or bullying, whether it be in the workplace, the street or on the Internet.Stacks Law Firm - Article
So, just what is affray?
What is the law regarding fighting in public?Stacks Law Firm