ArticleJudgment debts and caveats over real propertyThe potential costs, consequences and damages for improperly lodging a caveat over real property can be significant.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleFather denies children inheritance because they did not become CatholicsThose portions that would have gone to the children now fell to be divided amongst the other residuary beneficiaries.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleThe Hunger Project appeal: good news for charitiesDiscussion of the decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Hunger Project Australia [2014] FCAFC 69.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleYour call: Do call and put options trigger a right of first refusal?The terms of this option contract were inconsistent with, so did not extinguish the terms of the right of first refusal.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCalculating damages for termination of contractA recent decision has crystallised the law in NSW on how to treat overhead expenses when calculating expectation damages.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleWorkers compensation – The importance of seeking independent legal advice in the wake of iCare revelationsThe investigation and revelations highlight the need for NSW workers to seek independent legal advice for their payments.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleElder abuse and the importance of Enduring Powers of AttorneyOne form of Elder Abuse is financial abuse. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleACNC Interpretation StatementsThe ACNC has issued 2 interpretation statements and 1 exposure draft.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleACNC reviews of Commissioner Information Statements and DGR investigationsThe ACNC plans to review the existing Commissioner Information Statements and to investigate registered DGRs.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleAdvantages and disadvantages of crypto-assets for charitiesCrypto-assets describe a class of asset that includes crypto-currency, digital tokens, and coins.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleNew regime for related-party transactionsCharities must keep records and minutes of all discussions of related party transactions to assist at reporting time.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleThe KonMarie method of de-cluttering: Minimalism is sweeping the nationThe KonMarie method of a de-cluttering, minimalistic lifestyle encourages sustainability while cleansing home and mind.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCase Note On Australian Capital Territory (Represented By ACT Education Directorate) v Jack Gibson [2026] FWCFB 110Mr Gibson was employed as a teacher in an ACT high school from January 2023 until his dismissal on 30 August 2024. It was alleged that he initiated and engaged in extensive ongoing electronic communications with female students on social media, drove students to and from non-school related sporting events, and took a photo of students (who were clothed) in an ice bath.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleLabouring outside the law: Migrant workers and the protective reach of Australian lawA worker's status as an undocumented or 'irregular' migrant should not make exploitation, abuse and injury inevitable.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleWhistleblower policy is compulsory for many organisationsAuthor recommends that all organisations adopt a whistleblower policy, even those that are not compelled to.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleWhat does the Family Court look at when determining a property settlement?For an application for adjustment of property interests under the Family Law Act, the Court has a four stage approach.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleNSW government cuts victims compensation paymentsThe NSW Government has introduced the Victims Rights and Support Bill 2013 to abolish the Victims Compensation Tribunal.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleNote on the ‘implied undertaking’ to provide documents under compulsionDocuments provided under compulsion are subject to an 'implied undertaking' not to use them for any other purpose.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleClaiming an equitable interest in the propertyOur clients successfully claimed an equitable interest in the property and sought that it should be transferred to them.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea