ArticleAn overview of the new whistleblower protectionsOverview of the new regime that seeks to promote a more ethical corporate culture by encouraging whistleblowing.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleClarity at last! When a complaint by an employee qualifies as a workplace rightEmployers should document any disciplinary processes, and all matters they consider before taking disciplinary action.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleWhen governing is work and decision-making turns into bullying - bullying in the boardroom?The anti-bullying provisions have a broad reach and stretch beyond the traditional limitations of employer and employee.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleAdministering life interests in a changing world: construction and trustee powers in Estate of Chaddock (Deceased) [2025] NSWSC 463Trustees are not necessarily confined to the provisions of a testamentary life estate, but can sometimes be assisted by the statutory powers in the Trustee Act.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleWhen Does A Relationship Become A De Facto Relationship?Understanding when a relationship becomes legally recognised as de facto in Australia is more complex than many believe. This article examines the legal framework under the Family Law Act 1975, exploring how courts assess relationships of varying durations and what factors truly determine de facto status beyond the commonly misunderstood two-year threshold. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleAn insolvency safe harbour for company directorsCompany directors have 'safe harbour' protection from insolvent trading claims while they develop plans to restructure.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticlePublic examinations for private purposes: High Court ruling in Walton & Anor v ACN 004 410 833 LtdSummary of the factual background and proceedings, as well as some key take-aways from the Walton decision.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleInternational Commercial Arbitration: Arbitrators discretion or breach of natural justice principle?Arbitrators' discretionary powers must be balanced with the requirements of the natural justice principle at all times.AustraliaInternational LawBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleOpen and transparent government, but not at the cost of individual privacyThe Tribunal ruled a local council breached Information Privacy Principles when a complainant's identity was made public.AustraliaPrivacyBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleCOVID-19 Update – Vaccination and Immigration: Djokovic v Minister for Home AffairsThe Federal Minister could, and did, exercise his power to cancel Djokovic's visa, notwithstanding Kelly J's orders.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Bartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleWork injury damages claims in NSW - injured workers entitlementsThese claims for damages, under the NSW work injury damages regime, are brought by employees against their employers.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleRegistered covenants or restrictions - how councils can regulate land useCouncils may regulate land use by public positive covenants and restrictions, although this power is often forgotten.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleSix year limitation period for major home building defects – or is it?This NSW decision allows a party to raise new defects late in proceedings, even if the warranty period has expired.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleUnfair contract terms in the property spaceProperty owners (including vendors and landlords) should ensure that their contracts don't contain unfair terms.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleSuccession planning for the family trust - Helpful hints when dealing with the detailThis article highlights some of the 'details' that need to be considered to plan for the succession of the family trust.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleGetting ready to enrol with AUSTRAC: anti-money laundering Tranche 2 entities guideOutlines what Tranche 2 entities need to prepare, what the AUSTRAC Business Profile Form requires & how to ensure your AML/CTF compliance framework is ready.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleUnfair contract terms – what are they and when do they apply?If a Court or Tribunal finds that a term in a standard form contract is unfair, the term will be declared null and void.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleA whole new world - High Court rules on permanent stay applications in historical institutional abuse proceedingsLegal action for damages relating to personal injury of a survivor of child sexual abuse is available regardless of when abuse occurred.AustraliaCriminal LawBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleDivision 296: Superannuation, tax and estate planning - top 10 issuesDivision 296 is not a tax issue to be addressed in isolation. It is an estate planning and governance issue that demands proactive, whole-of-balance-sheet thinking.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialBartier Perry Solicitors