Horrific sexual and physical abuse On 15 December 2026, Mr Dion Barber survived an appeal by the State of Western Australia ...

Non-compete clauses have long been used by employers to prevent departing employees from joining competitors or starting competing businesses. However, proposed reforms may significantly restrict ...

We act for beneficiaries, executors, eligible family members, trustees, and other interested parties in contested estate matters. Our advice is carefully structured and evidence-driven, ensuring that ...

‘As privileged professionals, who live by the words of the English language, lawyers have a special duty to be clear in what they say and write’[1] When discussing any area of law, precision is ...

The Federal Court’s recent decision of Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Widdup (No 2) [2023] FCA 377 (“Widdup”) has confirmed the ATO’s broad powers to pursue unpaid family trust distribution tax, ...

To make a Will in Australia, a person must be over the age of 18 and have what is known as testamentary capacity. Statutory Wills are a mechanism which can help create a Will for a person who lacks ...

What is supervision in the family law context? In some matters, it may be appropriate for the time children spend with a parent to be supervised. The time can be supervised by a professional ...

A jury is used during criminal trials and are made up of 12 or more jurors, randomly selected Australian citizens, sworn in by oath or affirmation ‘to give a true verdict according to the evidence’. A ...

In order for a will to be valid, the testator (i.e. the will-maker) must have mental capacity. A will made by someone without testamentary capacity will not be considered valid. This forms one of the ...

Buying or selling property in 2026 is exciting, but it’s also a process filled with legal and financial considerations. One of the most important aspects is conveyancing, the legal transfer of ...

What is a Family Provision Claim? A Family Provision Claim offers a legal avenue for individuals who believe they have not been adequately provided for under a deceased person’s will. Legal action ...