Legal
Controversial freedom of information fee laws may fail
3 September
A contentious push to impose fees on information-seeking Australians appears doomed to fail as the legislation prepares to run the parliamentary gauntlet. The federal government on Wednesday introduced laws in the House of Representatives to impose...[Read More]
It’s Not Easy Being an Executor: What You Need to Know First
27 August
Being appointed as the executor of an estate is often seen as an honour. It signals trust, responsibility, and recognition from a loved one. However, what many people don’t realise until they’re in the role is just how complex, time-consuming,...[Read More]
‘A luxury not a lifeline’: call to defend penalty rates
20 August
Penalty rates are a “lifeline” for Australian workers and major unions are backing a push to prevent companies from paying their employees less. The federal government has introduced a bill that would protect penalty rates for almost three...[Read More]
Estate planning, powers of attorney and advance care directives: why legal advice matters
21 August
Estate planning is often thought of as something reserved for the wealthy, but the reality is that everyone can benefit from having a plan in place. At its core, estate planning is about making sure your wishes are respected, your loved ones are...[Read More]
Call for right to work from home, as one MP warns on AI
20 August
Australia’s workplace ombudsman will be asked to support the right to work from home, to stop it from being used by employers to bargain away other rights, amid warnings AI could replace jobs that can be done remotely. The Australian Services...[Read More]
Navigating farm succession: how legal advice can help families transition smoothly
14 August
For many farming families, the land is more than just a place of work – it’s home, heritage, and legacy. But when it comes time to pass the baton to the next generation, the process can quickly become complicated, especially if not all children...[Read More]
Understanding intergenerational wealth: what it is and how to protect, maximise, and utilise it for the family
7 August
Intergenerational wealth refers to the financial assets, investments, and valuable resources passed from one generation to the next. This can include property, shares, superannuation, savings, family businesses, or even sentimental assets such as...[Read More]
‘Lawyers’ picnic’ looms over right to work from home
6 August
An Australian-first plan to legislate the right to work from home could become a “lawyers’ picnic”, experts warn. The Victorian government has promised to introduce legislation in 2026 to create a right for employees to work from home two days...[Read More]
Opposition to wave through cut to student debt levels
30 July
A one-off HECS debt reduction for university students is all but set after the federal opposition confirmed it would back the proposal. Laws to cut 20 per cent off the HECS bill for students passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday, which...[Read More]
Workers optimistic but employers wary over wages bill
30 July
About one in seven Australian workers will have their penalty rates increased and their employers will not be able to reduce them, under changes proposed by the Albanese government. One of those workers is service assistant Ruth Sumner, who for 25...[Read More]
Musicians, actors, writers call for protection from AI
30 July
Most creative workers want the government to intervene in the unrestricted use of artificial intelligence software, a study has found, and more than half are “extremely concerned” about use of the technology and its impact on jobs. Actors,...[Read More]
‘Think twice’: Libs warned on anti-build to rent stance
30 July
The voice of the Australian property industry is urging the federal coalition to think twice about trying to block the construction of new rental homes. The opposition plans on Wednesday to move a motion in the Senate to halt the Labor...[Read More]
Using a trust in estate planning: a smart move for the future
24 July
Estate planning is more than just drafting a will—it’s about ensuring your assets are protected, your wishes are honoured, and your loved ones are cared for. One of the most effective tools in a comprehensive estate plan is a...[Read More]
Worker penalty rates to get greater legal protection
23 July
Penalty rates for millions of workers will be legally protected under laws set to be introduced when federal parliament resumes. Measures enshrining penalty rates and overtime pay as workplace conditions will be among the first pieces of legislation...[Read More]
Graduates to pocket thousands with uni debt law to pass
23 July
Laws to cut debts for university students and graduates are expected to be waved through parliament, saving people hundreds of dollars a year in repayments. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said legislation to slash HECS debts by 20 per cent...[Read More]