Congratulations to Satbir Singh, Senior Lawyer, who has been named as a finalist in the Family Law category of the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2020! Lawyers Weekly’s 30 Under 30 is Australia’s largest gathering of lawyers aged 30 and under in Australia. The awards program provides a platform for the rising stars working in the […]

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As we are all aware, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused many changes to what we once considered normal. Covid-19 has also impacted on parenting arrangements between separated parents particularly in relation to children moving between homes.  There is often confusion between separated parents about whether children can transition between homes given the restrictions that have […]

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This year, more than ever, the most vulnerable members of the wider Geelong community need help. That’s why our team have worn their favourite footy team colours, are shaking a Virtual Donation Tin for the Give Where You Live Foundation and getting behind the Give Geelong Appeal. Please help out if you can and make […]

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How will this impact you as a home owner? On 1 December 2019 the Victorian Government brought into effect amendments to the swimming pool and spa regulations in Victoria.   These new regulations have been brought in to help save the lives of young children around water. Previously, home owners were required to comply with the […]

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This is a strange time indeed but in many respects life still goes on whether we like it or not. It is still work as usual for me as family lawyer as the current climate does not make things any easier for my clients and in most cases makes things more difficult. My clients still […]

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Our Corporate & Commercial lawyers Alicia Carroll, Giuseppe Ensabella and Nikketa Anderson recently presented a Q & A webinar for Landlords on the rent relief regulations and addressed queries relating to their practical effect. Click on the link to watch today.    

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From time to time a parent may want to relocate with a child or children of a relationship. The planned relocation may be due to work, personal or other reasons including the parent having a greater support network in another area. Unfortunately, situations where one parent relocates to another area, or even another state, are […]
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Today, we celebrate the extraordinary career of Kevin Roache, with 1 May 2020 marking the 50 year anniversary of his admission to practise as a lawyer. Kevin has been a fundamental part of the legal fraternity for the last 50 years with a strong focus on supporting our local community. An incredible commitment to the […]
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On Thursday 23 April, Managing Principal and Head of Workplace Relations, Martin Reid, and Sue Kelly, Principal Consultant, HR4Business held a free Q & A webinar to answer questions relating to Employment Law for workplaces during the COVID-19 situation. Click on the link to watch today.
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Congratulations to Lauren Solomonson, Lawyer in ours Wills, Estates & Succession Planning department, on her appointment to the Board of Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS). GAWS is a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation providing best practice care, community education and re-homing programs.  GAWS promote the welfare and value of companion animals to improve the health and […]
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On Tuesday, 7 April 2020 the Prime Minister announced that a mandatory code of conduct for commercial and retail leases would be legislated in each state and territory to assist Landlords and Tenants as they navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. The Prime Minister indicated the objective of the code is to ensure parties […]
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We are pleased to be in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong to provide employment law advice to support local businesses impacted by the Coronavirus. Other support available includes human resources, financial management, digital marketing and business mentoring through the Small Business Mentoring Service. Find out more about the Geelong Business Support Program and […]
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The old phrase “you get what you pay for” applies to many things in life, including your estate planning.  With many online ‘DIY Will Kits’ available for free and without the need to speak to a lawyer, it’s important to understand the potential problems such simple Wills can cause after you pass away. More often […]
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Upon the recent decision of the Victorian Government to prohibit all public auctions effective from midnight on Wednesday 25 March 2020, many people selling their properties are rightfully concerned as to the marketability of their properties. While public auctions are no longer permitted as a result of Stage 3 of the Coronavirus shutdown, property owners […]
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What is family violence? Family Violence may take a number of forms, and is not limited to physical violence.  It incorporates many behaviours, including but not limited to: Physical abuse; Sexual abuse; Emotional or psychological abuse; Financial abuse or control; Threatening behaviour; Coercive behaviour; Controlling or dominating behaviour that causes that person to fear for […]
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When a marriage or de facto relationship, including a same sex marriage or de facto relationship, ends, one party to the relationship may find themselves without the financial means or support required to meet their ongoing living expenses including paying rent, paying utility bills or buying food. That party may also have difficulty financially supporting […]
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The federal government has implemented unprecedented restrictions in an effort to reduce the transmission of COVID-19.  As a result, many business owners will understandably find the coming months particularly challenging as they navigate these uncharted economic territories. For those business owners that have concerns regarding their ability to continue to pay rent, we have prepared […]
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The emergence of COVID-19 and the resulting global response has created unprecedented challenges for governments, organisations, families and individuals both in Australia and internationally.  The situation and our response is changing hour by hour, as the Australian government and others rush to assess risk and prevention measures, many of which have had a significant effect […]
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On 21 March 2020 we published an article entitled “Coronavirus – protecting your business” on our website which provided an overview of the concerns businesses face as a result of the international spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and briefly touched on the impact of COVID-19 on contracts. Since publishing that article, the Prime Minister, the […]
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Who could ever have imagined when we first started to hear, in around early January this year, about the Coronavirus emerging in China, that the first Round of the AFL 2020 season would be played at an empty MCG as a result of the outbreak. But here we are! The virus has spread around the […]
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