ArticleWhistleblower laws: how to handle a protected disclosureArticle offers guidelines on how your organisation ought to handle and manage protected disclosures. AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleWorking with business to develop council land - 11 things a council must considerA brief guide for councils to negotiating development and lease agreements with commercial entities.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleShared care after separation - is 50/50 a right?Separating parents often ask whether they have a right to equal, week-about care of their children, but Australian family law does not work that way. This article examines when shared care arrangements succeed, how courts now assess applications for equal time following major 2024 reforms, and why no parent can claim a legal entitlement to a 50/50 split. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialBartier Perry Solicitors
Article2019-20 Federal Budget: The pre-election Budget – How it affects you and your clientsBoth major parties have delivered key tax and superannuation proposals, so that taxpayers can decide at the ballot box.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleAny interest? Understanding who has an interest in land.Understanding who has a compensable interest has become considerably more complex following a recent NSW decision.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleThe High Court has made its decision – Who is entitled to compensation for compulsory acquisition of land?The effects of this High Court case on the future of compulsory acquisition claims cannot be understated.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleDon't touch your company's money - the Div 7A mistakes which can cost you taxCommon myths which trigger Division 7A to apply.AustraliaTaxBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleBringing the legal profession in to disrepute - Update: Ethics check for lawyers seriesSummary of recent Court of Appeal decision in relation to lewd behaviour by barrister.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleFive key strategies to reduce risk for agency related servicesUseful tips & actions to consider to help you de-risk your business & reduce the loss occasioned by unrecoverable commissions.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleModern slavery reporting – the clock is tickingKey points to consider when approaching modern slavery compliance laws.AustraliaComplianceBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticlePresumption of injury for prescribed workers in NSW contracting COVID-19Amendments to the Workers Compensation Act 1987 provide a presumption of injury for a worker who contracts COVID-19.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Bartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleUncertain identity - the quagmire for business and workersChanges made by the Closing Loopholes No 2 Act and the implications for business and workers.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleThinking about your will? Wondering whether youre obliged to provide for an estranged child?Let's face it: family relationships can be tricky and no family is perfect. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleA dish best served distinct – trade mark conflicts over similar restaurant namesTrade mark is a valuable business asset that gives the owner the exclusive right to use the trade mark.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleSerious harm in defamation lawHow do you measure the extent of harm to reputation and why is this important? AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleNot Just Marketing. It’s Personal. OAIC’s WarningThe Australian privacy regulator has fundamentally reframed how tracking pixels must be assessed under privacy law, particularly in sensitive contexts like healthcare. Recent enforcement actions reveal that common digital marketing tools can constitute the collection and disclosure of sensitive personal information, requiring explicit consent and robust governance frameworks that many organisations currently lack. AustraliaPrivacyBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleCan A SOPA Judgment Be Stopped? Key Lessons For Owners, Developers, Builders And SubcontractorsA New South Wales District Court decision examines when courts may stay enforcement of judgments under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999, balancing the statutory...AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleTips and traps for an attorney acting under an enduring power of attorneyAn attorney must ensure available time and the skills to diligently manage another person's financial and legal affairs.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleNo employer obligation to provide suitable duties to an injured employee indefinitelyRecent decision confirms that employers are not obliged to provide suitable alternative duties to an injured worker indefinitely.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors