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Child Custody in Australia: What You Need to Know
Key Takeaways In Australian family law, the child’s best interests are paramount, leading to a shift from “custody and contact” to “parental responsibility” and “time spent with” arrangements, highlighting shared decision-making. Child custody determinations weigh multiple factors, emphasising the child’s well-being and protection from harm. Parenting arrangements can be flexible to allow for changes that may occur...
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I’s a relatively rare pleasure on the Flat Chat forum to get the full story on a dispute, from initial complaint though to resolution. Often, but not always, Flatchatters will come on to the Forum, present the problem, ask for advice, get some, ask for additional information, get that then … nothing. So it’s...
Ask Amanda Now: One Strata Question Answered
In today’s “Ask Amanda Now” session, Amanda answered Peter’s question: does the Owners Corporation have a ‘duty of care’ with regard to ‘toxic behaviour’ (e.g. bullying, harassment, intimidation, defamation)?
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Protecting Your Commercial Property Rights
Commercial property law is an area of law that governs the construction, maintenance, and ongoing use of commercial property. The property rights that attach to owning a commercial property are different to the property rights that attach to a residential property. There are different types and classifications associated with commercial property and commercial property...
Anxiety & Depression valid reasons for Flexible Work Arrangements
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has the power to arbitrate over flexible work arrangements (FWA) if employers and employees cannot agree. In the decision of Quirke v BSR Australia Ltd [2023], the FWC exercised its powers in respect of an employer’s decision to reject an employee’s request for a FWA. In that matter, the...
Ransomware: The Six Pillars Framework for Responding to a Ransomware Attack
0.5 CPD Unit | Step into the heart of cyber chaos with Jim Lennon and Nick Abrahams for a session that will demystify the complexities of ransomware attacks. In an era where cyber threats loom larger by the day, understanding the intricacies and the realities of ransomware is crucial for executives and professionals across...
Law Matters Podcast: Part 2 – CHL Clients Share Their Botched Cosmetic Surgery Stories
Join us for this special episode of Law Matters, where three former clients of Catherine Henry Lawyers discuss their botched cosmetic surgery experiences, from deciding to undergo cosmetic surgery to the procedure and the subsequent legal action. A word of warning: While these stories are graphic and alarming, we believe it’s imperative for others to...
Checklist for Probate QLD
Were you named as an executor in someone’s valid Will, and you don’t know where to start with the probate QLD process? This article is for you! If someone names you executor in their Will, it is your duty as an authorised person to see that the conditions of the Will are followed after...
What Happens During the Traffic Offender Program NSW?
The New South Wales government’s Traffic Offender Program is a proactive approach to the widespread traffic violations in the state. The programme’s objective is to provide offenders the knowledge and abilities they need to adopt safer driving behaviours and develop positive attitudes regarding driving. The Traffic Offender Program (the proper term is “Traffic Offender...
Who, What, Where with Genevieve Noble
Click below for who, what, where with business systems and risk manager, Genevieve Noble. Hear how long she’s been at Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, what she would be doing if she wasn’t in law and what she loves about her job. The post Who, What, Where with Genevieve Noble appeared first on Cooper Grace Ward.
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