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Australian Privacy Alert: Parliament passes major and meaningful privacy law reform
This article was co-authored with Donnacha Egan and Isabella Dudkowski. On 29 November 2024, the first tranche of sweeping Australian privacy reforms under the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Cth) (Bill) passed both Houses of Parliament. We previously considered the Bill when it was tabled on 12 September 2024. In this update, we...
Property Settlement Gold Coast: Navigating Domestic Violence Orders (DVOs) and Their Impact
Domestic Violence Orders (DVOs) are critical tools for ensuring the safety and protection of individuals in domestic relationships. Whether you’re seeking a DVO for protection or responding to one, understanding its legal implications, especially when navigating property settlement in Gold Coast family matters, is crucial. This guide explains the key aspects of DVOs, their...
Facial recognition and privacy: Updated OAIC guidance
This article was co-authored with Gabe Abfalter. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has issued guidance to private sector organisations who are considering using facial recognition technology (FRT) for identification purposes in commercial or retail settings. The guidance follows a determination of the Privacy Commissioner which found that the use of FRT by...
Phillips Family Law Recognition in 2025 Doyle’s Guide to the Legal Profession for Family Law in Brisbane, Queensland
Congratulations to our individual lawyers and our broader team for their recognition in the three national categories.Thank you to our peers and family law colleagues from across the country for these acknowledgements.With that announcement there has been a new category added, highlighting Australia’s Leading Prenuptial Agreement Lawyers. Those listed have been recognised for their...
Fatal Accident at Perth Demolition Site: Falling Wall Claims Life
Carter Capner Law monitors workplace accidents throughout Australia to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for workers and contractors throughout Australia. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach...
Parental Child Abduction: What You Need to Know
In 2022, Japan and Australia’s diplomatic relations were under threat because of Japan’s custody policies, and the prevalence of child abduction in Japan. According to reports, nearly68 Australian-Japanesechildren had found themselves in the midst of child custody disputes, and child abductions. Many of them had reportedly been “snatched” while at school, or been taken away from...
Law Talks Episode: Starting conversations about aged care needs when visiting elderly relatives this Christmas
Robyn: Good morning and welcome to another edition of 4CRB’s Law Talks. And today joining me in the studio is Attwood Marshall Lawyers Aged Care Paralegal, Bindy Marshall. Welcome back, Bindy.Bindy: Merry Christmas, Robyn.Robyn: Well, Bindy, with Christmas fast approaching, today we’re going to be talking about preparing for a Christmas visit with elderly parents....
2024 Hunter Elder Law & Capacity Symposium: Advocating for the rights of older Australians
2024 Hunter Elder Law & Capacity Symposium The 2024 Hunter Elder Law & Capacity Symposium, held on Friday, 6 September 2024, and proudly presented by the Hunter Ageing Alliance, was a resounding success, bringing together professionals from across Australia to address some of the most pressing issues affecting older Australians. Hosted at the University of Newcastle’s...
Asset Preservation Orders in Queensland
What is a freezing order? In Queensland, Rule 260A of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld) deals with the provision of freezing orders, which are also known as Mareva Injunctions, or Asset Preservation Orders. These are court issued orders that prevent a party from disposing of, dealing with, or diminishing the value of...
In-Flight Canopy Loss – Evans Volksplane VP-1 at Gawler Airport, South Australia, Australia – December 3, 2024
Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines throughout Australia and overseas to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for pilots, passengers, operators, aircraft...
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