ArticleDo you need to give disclosure statements for option leases?Where the retail legislation does not specify, play it safe, and provide a disclosure statement for option leases.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleDoes the disclosure statement override the lease?The Disclosure Statement is not a contract executed by both parties as it is only a statement given by the lessor.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleOutgoings and the amendments to the Retail Leases Act (NSW)These new sections give a tenant the right to only pay the estimate if the actual outgoing is higher than the estimate.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleSeek advice before you sign that building contract – Considerations for home ownersYou must ensure that the building contract is not one sided and contains a fair allocation of risk between the parties.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleWater leakage issues spark conflict as owners' corporation faces accountability questionsDispute within a New South Wales strata scheme regarding the maintenance responsibilities for the balcony area.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
Article2016 – The year of the ideas boom?The article is a summary of NISA highlights if you are planning more innovative or entrepreneurial resolutions for 2016.AustraliaStrategyCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleLeading firm urges greater awareness of significant changes to annual leave provisions now in forceEmployment lawyers should ensure their employer clients are aware of these important changes to annual leave rules.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleWho can receive your superfund death benefits on your death?Your superannuation may be a major asset of your estate, so you must direct how you wish it to be paid after your death.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleZAB v ZWM – Tasmanian Supreme Court provides detailed analysis on the assessment of damages in historical abuse casesThis assessment of damages was one of the highest awards granted by Australian courts for historical sexual abuse.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleGuarantees Invalidated Due to Incomplete or Inadequate DocumentationGuarantees disappear like magic -<em> Barecall Pty Ltd v Hoban [2009] NSWSC 1104AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleNew OHS Law Changes Coming Sooner Than Expected In New South Wales Most employers in New South Wales are at least to some extent aware already that very significant changes to existing Occupational Health and Safety Laws are scheduled to come into effect on 1 January 2012 when the National "harmonized" system on this subject is due to commence. When the NSW Liberal/National Coalition parties made it clear in the election campaign for the 24 March 2011 State election that they would legislate to implement the harmonized model, the general understanding was thatAustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCommunity & Associations Newsletter – June 2024Changes to income tax reporting requirements for not-for-profit organisations will be implemented on 1/7/24 - summary here.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleUnderstanding Exempt Workers Under NSW Workers Compensation LawIn New South Wales, most injured workers are subject to the Workers Compensation Act 1987 and the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998, including recent legislative reforms introduced through the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act 2025 and the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Reform and Modernisation) Act 2026.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleWhat can I claim in my medical negligence case? An easy guide for TasmaniansTo bring a claim in medical negligence, you must have actually suffered damage as a result of the negligence.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCommon law motor vehicle accident claims in NSW – Five common FAQsWhen not at fault & seriously injured in an accident, you may be eligible to make a CL damages claim & receive lump sum compensation. AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleThere's a hole in my … building! Owners Corporations duty of care to repair and maintain common property: The new paradigm shift in damages for breach of statutory dutyOwners corporations must tread carefully when discharging their statutory duty to repair and maintain common property.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleClaim for interest under section 57 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth)His Honour considered the claim made by Pestkil against the insurer (Gerling) for interest pursuant to s 57 of the ICA.AustraliaInsuranceCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleRisks to the community vs. confidential medical care: A challenge not yet solvedThe balancing exercise between confidentiality and the patient's potential risk to the community has become no easier.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleTotal and Permanent Disability (TPD) – What it is and how can injured Tasmanians make a claim?A TPD claim can be brought in any situation where an injury, disability, or illness prevents you from working.AustraliaInsuranceCarroll & O'Dea