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10November

Domestic airfares increase amid reduced airline competition

12 November 2024 Domestic airline passengers face less choice and higher airfares following Rex’s recent exit from services between metropolitan cities, the ACCC’s latest Domestic Airline Competition report has found. Since Rex suspended operations on its services between metropolitan cities on 31 July 2024, the average airfare on all Major City routes has increased by 13.3...

10November

When Coercive Control Meets Family Law: The Responsibilities of Legal Practitioners

Coercive control, an insidious form of abuse within family law, is increasingly recognised for its profound impact on victims’ autonomy and well-being. Unlike physical abuse, coercive control often involves patterns of psychological, emotional, and economic manipulation, which can be difficult to identify and prosecute. As legislative measures evolve in Australia, particularly in Queensland and...

10November

First Christmas After Separation & Divorce? Surviving the Festive Season As Separated Parents

This might be the first holiday period when you are faced with deciding to potentially not celebrate Christmas as a family unit or perhaps being at some distance from your children on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or both. FIRST CHRISTMAS AFTER SEPARATION | FIRST CHRISTMAS AFTER DIVORCE Before we get into some recommendations for how to...

10November

How to find the best Family Lawyer for you?

“Do you know a good family lawyer in Brisbane?” “Who’s currently the best family lawyer?” These are some of the first questions to be asked when someone separates. Like any area of life that is new, it’s human nature to want to find comfort and security in that new environment. That need is particularly acute...

10November

Michael Lynch Mediations: Introducing Mediation Services at Michael Lynch Family Lawyers

At Michael Lynch Family Lawyers, we are committed to providing compassionate, efficient, and tailored legal services for our clients. In line with this commitment, we are proud to introduce our new mediation services, designed to help clients resolve family law matters with reduced conflict and a focus on the well-being of all parties involved. Why...

10November

Introducing Our New Paralegal/Law Graduate Role

Today, we share a significant development within Michael Lynch Family Lawyers – the creation of a new role: Paralegal / Law Graduate. This position is designed specifically for team members who have successfully completed their Law Degree and are working towards the completion of their Practical Legal Training (PLT). This new title reflects our commitment...

10November

After-hours bullying and assault: Do schools owe a duty of care?

After-hours bullying and assault: Do schools owe a duty of care? Case note: T2 (by his tutor T1) v State of New South Wales [2024] NSWSC 1347 A recent NSW Supreme Court Case provides guidance to schools concerning their duty of care to protect students from bullying and assault after-hours. A former Sydney student has been awarded...

10November

Covert recordings – Is it a valid reason for dismissal?

Covert recordings – Is it a valid reason for dismissal? Altham-Wooding v PKDKAdventures Pty Ltd [2024] FWC 2753 In the present day it is easy for an employee to surreptitiously record conversations in the workplace. This presents several significant issues regarding the legality of such recordings, their admissibility in legal proceedings, and whether the act of...

10November

Unfair Dismissal & the Duty to Mitigate Loss

Unfair Dismissal & the Duty to Mitigate Loss Panchal v Bulla Mushrooms (Aust) Pty Ltd [2024] FWC 2784 A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission (‘Commission’) serves as a timely reminder of the requirements that must be followed when terminating an employee. In his decision on 7 October 2024, Deputy President Colman expanded on the...

10November

Family Law Practice Direction: Defaulters’ List

Family Law Practice Direction: Defaulters’ List On 18 October 2024, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia issued the Family Law Practice Direction: Defaulters’ List (Practice Direction) which will initially be piloted in the registry of the Sydney Courts. It will ensure compliance with the relevantFederal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules...

10November

School Uniform Policies and Human Rights Law

School Uniform Policies and Human Rights Law Where do sex specific uniforms fall under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld)? The law is dynamic, constantly evolving to reflect shifting societal values and beliefs. This notion is particularly evident in the field Anti-Discrimination, which continues to develop in response to the growing expectation that the legal system...

10November

Restraint of Trade in Focus

Restraint of Trade in Focus AEI v Martin (No 4) The Federal Court of Australia handed down a significant decision on 24 September 2024. The Court enforced a 12-month restraint of trade condition in an employment contract and ordered that the former employee pay $500,000 in damages to his previous employer for breach of that restraint...

10November

Guide: Separation & Divorce Resources for Parents [2024/2025]

We trust you will find these separation and divorce resources for parents helpful.We regularly write and create video and audio content with you in mind. We want to be able to provide support by sharing some Family Law concepts that will assist you to make informed decisions at every point in your journey. SEPARATION &...

10November

Big Topics We’re Talking About At Phillips Family Law: Takeaways from The National Family Law Conference

The two big topics were:How the recent amendments to Family Law relating to Parenting Arrangements are playing out to date; &The possible impact of the proposed amendments that are before parliament currently (November 2024).Big Topic #1: Reflections on Amendments Affecting the Determination of Parenting ArrangementsFor anyone reading this who doesn’t work in family law,...

10November

Separation & Divorce – Information For Parents

For this reason, we regularly write and create video and audio content with you and your clients in mind, so we can inform them about some Family Law concepts and assist them to make informed decisions at every point in their journey. Separation & Divorce Resources For ParentsThis collection of resources focussed on navigating...

10November

How To Start A Dog Grooming Business

If your dream job doesn’t involve being stuck in an office cubicle all day, allows you to work with adorable clients and more often than not means you’ll be covered in fur — starting a dog grooming business might be your next adventure.A dog grooming business can be a profitable business venture however, it’s...

10November

How Do You Know If You Have a Departure Prohibition Order?

If you or someone you know is concerned about whether a Departure Prohibition Order (DPO) has been imposed, understanding the process and your rights is crucial. A Departure Prohibition Order is a legal tool that stops an individual from leaving Australia. It’s typically issued when someone has obligations, often financial, that they haven’t met....

07November

High Court decision confirms relevance of repairs in assessing damages for defective goods

Decision gives important guidance on damages for breach of the acceptable quality guarantee 10 min read The High Court yesterday delivered judgment in two appeals from decisions of the Full Federal Court in Toyota v Williams1(the Toyota Appeal) and Ford v Capic2(theFord Appeal), both high-profile automotive consumer class actions. While not yet the end of the road...

07November

Property Law Act Changes Series – Part 2 of 3 Changes to Seller’s Disclosure Obligations Under Property Sale Contracts: What You Need to Know

Queensland’s property law landscape is poised for a significant transformation with the imminent realisation of the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) (the Act). While the Act brings wide-ranging reforms across all aspects of property law, commercial leasing will see several key changes impacting both landlords and tenants. At Rouse Lawyers, we are committed to...

07November

Mail order company Magnamail in court for alleged misrepresentations to hundreds of thousands of consumers

https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/mail-order-company-magnamail-in-court-for-alleged-misrepresentations-to-hundreds-of-thousands-of-consumers