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No waiting: You can dump committee duds now
I have a few words of encouragement and comfort for anyone who thinks they are stuck with a dysfunctional committee, or is on a committee with a destructively disruptive member. You don’t have to wait for your next AGM to fix things. Under NSW laws that came into effect earlier this year, if you...
Podcast: Flat with its own clink is a hard cell
This week’s Flat Chat Wrap covers a lot of ground. including aprison cell in in a studio flat– seriously! – in the same small town in England where our very own Sue Williams cut her journalist teeth. We take a long, hard and highly suspicious look at how real estate pictures are altered to...
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Reform is on the Horizon – Changes to Family Law in 2024
Australia’s family law system is about to undergo its most significant changes for about 20 years. The reforms are aimed at modernizing and simplifying the family law system and to place a greater emphasis on safety for families, and children. How the Courts will interpret and implement the changes remains The post Reform is on...
FGD Bali Conference 2024
When FGD first starting taking our staff to Bali in the late 90’s we were a much smaller firm, around 15 people. Fast forward to Easter 2024 where 89 staff from across our 4 offices embarked on our bi-annual Bali conference to strengthen our professional relationships, exchange insights and rejuvenate our state of minds. We...
Fatal Motorbike Crash on Smith St in Southport Disrupts Peak Hour Traffic
The man was declared dead at the scene.
Tragic Fatality on Rural Dirt Road in Milang, South Australia
The driver and sole occupant’s car hit a power pole on Tuesday afternoon.
Karina Abel Remembered After Fatal Crash in Warwick, Perth
Her family said she would be remembered as a loving fiancée, stepmother, daughter and aunty.
Tragic Aftermath: Three Elderly Individuals Succumb to Injuries Weeks After Brisbane Crash
The trio were all seriously injured in the crash.
Building long-term integrity in the voluntary carbon market
In recent years, an important question has arisen in relation to the voluntary carbon market (VCM) as it continues to expand: How do we elevate and maintain its integrity?
Common Misconceptions About Asbestos and Silica Claims in NSW
Navigating the waters of asbestos claims in New South Wales (NSW) can be daunting, especially with the myriad of myths surrounding the process. Many retired workers suffering from asbestos or silica related diseases like asbestos related pleural disease, asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma or silicosis, are often hesitant to explore their legal rights due to...
How To Start A Small Company
Most companies start off on a small scale. As a matter of fact, small companies and businesses dominate the business landscape. It’s not the ambition of every entrepreneur to run a large, corporate powerhouse. Moreover, small companies are often tiny but mighty. It doesn’t matter if your plan is to take your small company to the...
How Many Shares Should A Company Start With?
When you start a company, the choices you make surrounding shares and shareholders is going to significantly influence the future and direction of your company. So, when you form a company you’ll need to ask yourself a number of important questions regarding shares. One of the most integral questions will be, how many shares should...
Child sexual offences – failing to take steps to stop offending by others
In recent years a great deal of attention has been focused on the role of organisations in preventing or enabling child sexual abuse. In particular, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse examined the manner in which institutions such as churches and schools had historically responded to offending of this nature...
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