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No conviction recorded – options for keeping your criminal record clean
Any criminal record could create difficulties in areas such as employment, international travel or rental applications.
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Estate planning for blended families
Estate planning for blended families can often pose significant challenges for clients and their lawyers.Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
Sexual harassment in the workplace: First stop-sexual-harassment case in Australia
The application for an order to stop sexual harassment was dismissed as there was no risk of future sexual harassment.Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
Workers compensation claims NSW – your entitlement to medical and other expenses
What medical and other expenses are available for injured workers in NSW?Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
Workplace consultation crucial when mandating vaccination
Employers must follow certain processes, including complying with consultation obligations, before mandating vaccination.Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
What conditions can the court impose in Domestic Violence Orders?
Conditions set by the court in a Protection Order & a Temporary Protection Order & the duration of Protection Orders.Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
What happens when conditions are imposed on a health practitioners registration?
Failure to comply with registration conditions can have serious consequences for your practice and continuing employment.Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
Win for RTBU in underpayment of wages case
This decision set an important precedent for the process of calculating the quantum of underpayment of wages.Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
Federal Court determines insurer acted unfairly in cancelling insurance policy and in demanding $24,649.91 from the insured
The complaint highlighted lengths that the insurer had gone to in the past to avoid paying out on insurance policies.Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
PEXA Key – the secure app to protect your property transaction banking details
PEXA, the online settlement and lodgement platform for property transactions has a free secure app called PEXA Key.Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
Successful defence of criminal charge of ‘injure property'
Importance of getting legal advice and representation early if you are charged with a criminal offence.Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
Can I claim TPD and income protection insurance benefits at the same time?
Explains circumstances whereby a worker can claim both TPD and income protection insurance benefits.Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
A guide to Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) in workers' compensation claims Queensland
Understanding IME's is crucial for managing your worker's compensation claim effectively.Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
Abuse victim awarded $12 million in damages after nightclub assault
Discusses recent personal injury case.Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
Experience and expertise lead to successful common law claim for NSW workplace injury
In recent complex case, employee was successful with both workers compensation & common law claims.Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
Unions are good for workers and good for society
History of unions. What they do now and their value.Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
Child sexual abuse and exploitation of power in Australian schools
Exploitation of power and abuse by those in positions of authority, such as teachers, causes lasting harm to victims.Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
More coercive control law changes in Queensland from May 2025
The Queensland government has made big moves when it comes to tackling domestic and family violence.Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
Work from home request refused by employer - decision upheld by QIRC
Recent decision highlights that not all pandemic-induced work conditions are necessarily permanent.Hall Payne Lawyers - Article
Permanent residency for New Zealanders living in Australia
A specific pathway for New Zealanders already living in Australia to obtain permanent residency was introduced in 2017.Hall Payne Lawyers