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The ATO has recently changed its recovery of tax debts and its regime around Director Penalty Notices. Does this affect Company’s and a director’s personal liability?

By Ashok Yogachandra on Nov 30, 2022 11:28:51 AM

The short answer is “yes”.

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Title: Fairbairn v Radecki (2022) HCA 18: The meaning of a de facto relationship

By Georgia Owers on Nov 30, 2022 10:02:22 AM

Introduction

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Lankester v Cribb – The Paramount Considerations in parenting Cases

By Ben Woodward on Nov 30, 2022 9:25:55 AM

The case of Lankester & Cribb [2018] FamCAFC 60 demonstrates how a Court will evaluate and balance the primary considerations in s 60CC of the Family Law Act. The matter concerned whether the primary judge had erred in making Orders initially suspending time between the mother and the child.

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Family Provision

By Katherine McCarthy on Nov 24, 2022 2:58:43 PM

A family provision claim seeks that the Court make an order which varies the terms of a will, as adequate provision has not been made by the Deceased under their will.

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5 Reasons Why a Family Lawyer is a Need, not an Option

By Karla Elias on Nov 24, 2022 2:30:44 PM

The family law system has always been thought of as one of the friendliest for self-represented litigants. The Courtroom protocol is a little more lax, the jargon a little less heavy and the Court officials a little more understanding. This has led many to question the need for a family lawyer.

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A Final Hearing, what is it? How did I get here?

By Georgia Owers on Nov 1, 2022 12:19:09 PM

 Steps to be Completed Prior to a Final Hearing

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Family Violence and Cross-Examination: Does the Law Care?

By Ben Woodward on Nov 1, 2022 12:16:31 PM

The often sensitive and emotion-charged nature of family law parenting proceedings means that the Australian judicial system must adapt the ordinarily strict rules of evidence and cross-examination to more appropriately deal with the complex circumstances that may arise in a family law situation. Section 102NA of the Family Law Act (Cth) (‘FLA’) presents a recent example of how the legislature has chosen to navigate the sensitive issue of family violence in the context of parenting and property cases. 

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Why wait? The defence of laches

By Andrea Harrold on Jul 22, 2020 10:53:45 AM

When confronted with a potential litigation there are usually 2 responses:

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When can a corporation be held criminally responsible?

By Andrea Harrold on Dec 10, 2019 1:11:13 PM

On 15 November 2019 the Australian Law Reform Commission released a Discussion Paper into Corporate Criminal Responsibility.

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New Family Law Statistics from the Australian Institute of Family Studies

By Matthew Sibley on Dec 5, 2019 5:37:36 PM

Recently, the Australian Institute of Family Studies (‘AIFS’) released an Evidence Summary of a study it had conducted in relation to post-separation parenting outcomes. The Evidence Summary provides very interesting statistics regarding family law parenting outcomes that cast some light on the process. While statistics do not always tell the whole truth, they can indicate trends in the family law parenting process that may be helpful when determining the best course of action in your case.

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