Law

As of 1 September 2021, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia (FCC) and Family Court of Australia (FCA) will merge to become the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) following the passing of legislation in February 2021 to amalgamate the two Courts. Previously, it has been commonplace for the majority of family law […]

This is a commonly asked question at the beginning of many family law property matters, and the answer is yes. In property settlement matters, the Courts imposes an obligation on all parties to provide to each other full and frank financial disclosure relevant to their individual financial circumstance. Providing your full and frank financial disclosure

You own your farm – but who owns your farm data? The rise of data utilisation for commercial purposes in farming is well under way. Farm data is a valuable asset class for farmers and land owners. What does ownership of data mean? Being the owner of the farm data means the farmer can: ·

Business partnerships do not always last the life of the business. If you part ways with your business partner/s, you will want to split the sheets as tidily and cleanly as possible. Some of the same breakup principles that apply to a divorce, apply equally to business partners separating. Breakup document If your business is

Chubb Review into carbon credits scheme confirms integrity Following criticisms that the Australian Government’s carbon credits scheme lacked integrity and was failing to deliver real reductions in emissions, an independent review of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) and the carbon crediting framework, led by former Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb, has concluded that the scheme

Ten days of paid leave is now available to Australian employees experiencing family & domestic violence. A historic change for Australian employees is set to begin on 1 February 2023 as 10 days of paid family and domestic violence (FDV) leave will replace the current 5 days unpaid leave under the National Employment Standard (NES).

Non-Disclosure & Confidentiality Agreements Information and intellectual property are a valuable asset class for commercial enterprises. There are many occasions where it may be necessary for a business to share sensitive information with a third party, such as: – negotiating with a potential new business partner or investor; – negotiating a new contract with another

Taking, sending, receiving or saving sexual images can have serious legal consequences, especially if anyone involved is under 18. In the following article, Moin Morris Schaefer explains what the law says and how to help your kids stay safe. For many young people, sending selfies or private photos seems like a normal part of growing