Fair Work Act will soon provide a ‘right to disconnect’
The right to disconnect has received media attention as the trend of work extending into personal life is seen as an increasingly important issue.
By Paul Moorhouse - 2 min read
Practical tips for executors where there has been an active enduring power of attorney
If the deceased’s affairs were being managed under an enduring power of attorney before death, testate administration can be significantly more complicated. By JEN MCMILLAN.
By Jen McMillan - 1 min read
2018: a year of significant changes to privacy law
A number of significant reforms to privacy law commence in 2018. Legal practitioners will need to consider the impact on clients, and on their own…
By Anna Johnston - 2 min read
Good administrative decision-making not bound by Briginshaw
Two decisions have removed the uncertainty in relation to the Briginshaw ‘rule’ in the context of administrative decision-making by delegates. By STEPHEN THOMPSON.
By Stephen Thompson - 2 min read
Bargaining under the Fair Work Act & lessons in grammar from the HCA
The High Court of Australia’s decisions in ‘Esso’ and ‘Aldi’ have significant effects on enterprise bargaining in Australia. By JACK DE FLAMINGH and CHRIS BELL.
By Jack de Flamingh and Chris Bell - 1 min read
Avoiding elder financial abuse: safeguards solicitors should have in place
The Law Reform Commission’s report, Elder Abuse – A National Response, recommends safeguards to minimise risk of abuse in cases of ‘enduring appointments’. By DARRYL…
By Darryl Browne - 10 min read
Accountants and lawyers: friends or adversaries?
Every transaction involving a company has potential tax issues. Landholder duty remains an issue under the Duties Act 1997 (NSW). By JIM MAIN.
By Jim Main - 1 min read
New Year ushers in sweeping reform of state planning laws
Planning authorities will be required to prepare Community Consultation Plans, which may supplement public participation requirements under legislation. By JOSIE WALKER.
By Josie Walker - 1 min read
Re: Kelvin – a turning point for gender dysphoria cases in Australia
In Re: Kelvin, the applicant urged the Court to dispense with the need for transgender children to obtain court authorisation for commencing ‘stage 2’ medical treatment…
By Michelle Painter SC and Surya Palaniappan - 2 min read
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: February 2018
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 2 min read
Preparing for mandated electronic conveyancing – don’t leave it too late
From 1 July 2018, a caveat can only be lodged electronically at NSW Land Registry Services. Those prepared on paper will not be accepted for…
By Richard Harvey and Gabrielle Lea - 2 min read