Voluntary Assisted Dying in WA
The debate over the WA government’s voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation is currently in full swing. The principal purpose of the draft Voluntary…
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What happens if you die and don’t have a will is changing in WA
It’s been 37 years since the Administration Act 1903 (WA) has been changed with respect to how a person’s estate will be carved up…
Family Law: Help! I am unsure if the child is mine
Of late, we have had an increasing number of men seek our advice in relation to uncertainty about whether a child is biologically theirs.…
Murky waters: What is “responsible lending”?
On 13 August 2019, Justice Perram dismissed a case that ASIC brought against Westpac in regard to responsible lending laws. Ultimately, Justice Perram…
The Impact of Social Media on the Safety of your Child
Parents love using social media platforms, like Facebook, to share images of their children with friends and other family members. There is a pretext…
ARE YOU AN EXTERNAL ADMINISTRATOR BEING QUESTIONED BY CREDITORS?
Or, are you a creditor of a liquidated company seeking information? Legislative changes commencing in 2017 conferred additional power on creditors of companies in…
When can an insurer refuse a claim?
Section 54 of the insurance contracts act 1984 (Cth) can be used to restrict an insurer from rejecting a claim. What are the…
Property Law: I’ve just bought a property, what are my rights?
I’ve just bought a property, what are my rights? Buying a house or apartment can be both exciting and stressful for many people. Whether…
Family Law: What do I have to tell my ex-partner about my financial affairs when we separate?
Duty of disclosure Separating couples have a “duty of disclosure” from the date of separation until the finalisation of their property settlement. Duty…
Family Law: Things to consider before you say “I do” for the second (or third!) time around
Do half of marriages really end in divorce? Following the introduction of the Family Law Act 1975 which came into effect in January 1976…
Family Law: Do I have to support my ex-partner?
Do I have to support my ex-partner? In certain circumstances, the Family Court may order a person to financially support their ex-partner after…
Commercial Law: Are you keeping your clients’ safe?
Are you keeping your clients’ data safe? If not, what are the consequences? In the past month, both Westpac and the Australian National University’s…