Although small in number, these changes to the regulations are important and become effective on 15 December 2012.

A timeline of the WA story is provided below.

This recent decision is authority for the proposition that a worker must mitigate their loss through rehabilitation.

Soon all Australian couples experiencing separation will be able to split their superannuation in property settlement matters. .

Explains s121 FLA that prohibits the publications of details relating to Family Court proceedings where parties are identified.

The WA laws relating to statutory wills are different from those in other states so this case gives important guidance.

The Family Courts follow the general position that a family pet is included in the definition of property in the Act.

This case revisited the basic principles governing the interpretation and application of defined terms in legislation.

The power of a court to make a shelf order is fairly clear for now, but the law in this area may not yet be settled.

A recent media release reported an increase to the minimum dollar threshold for issuing a Bankruptcy Notice.

Before considering reasonable treatment, establish that treatment is for a compensable injury, or a direct result of it.

The workers' compensation advisor failed to ensure that the plaintiff's common law action was commenced in time.

This matter involved unusual circumstances, in that two motorcycles collided and both riders were seriously injured.

The Court considered an application for further and better discovery by a plaintiff seeking damages for personal injury.

The unfortunate case of a woman who became paraplegic as a result of a fall from a balcony was recently in the media.

An undetermined claim for insurance indemnity was declared not to be sufficient to set aside a statutory demand.

This case considers a claim for compensation by an employee suffering psychiatric injury.

Once in the Inactive List, the relative strengths and weaknesses of a plaintiff's case will be examined by the Court.

The State Government's policy to provide alternative housing options has resulted in significant changes coming into effect.

Any individual or body corporate can lodge a caveat over a specific property, but you must have a caveatable interest.