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Can I register for a .AU direct domain name?
New changes to Australian domain names bring exciting opportunities for businesses to protect their intellectual property and develop a stronger online presence. Last year, we discussed the introduction of the new .au domain licensing rules and what this meant for...
International Women’s Day – KKI leads the way to equality
This year’s International Women’s Day (8 March 2022) celebrates the achievements of women and reaffirms a universal commitment to women’s equality. Women are entering the legal profession in ever increasing...
Real estate agents – only licensed in one jurisdiction? No worries!
In exciting news for real estate agents, Consumer Affairs Victoria has announced that Victorian licensed estate agents can now rely on the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme (‘AMR’) to provide their services in participating jurisdictions outside of Victoria without...
Developers and home buyers can breathe a little easier … but for how long?
The Andrews Government has pulled introducing its next new Victorian property tax to Parliament, on the back of a proposal which would have seen developers funding (in part) the government’s Big Housing Build (being its $5.3b promise of more social and affordable...
Relationship breakdown? You’ll be taxed for that!
When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down, it’s never easy. Apart from the obvious emotional challenges, separation and divorce will often result in significant financial challenges, particularly when there is real estate involved. If you’re staring down...
Australian Vaccination Requirements – a state by state summary
Australia has a high uptake of vaccination to COVID-19, partly due to enforceable public health orders at State level which require classes of workers to be vaccinated if they are to work outside of their home. As at 9 February 2022, the position is summarised below....
Busting the myths of Family Law
When it comes to family law issues, it seems that almost everyone has a personal anecdote or piece of advice to share. While given with good intentions, this information can often lead to misconceptions about family law generally, a person’s entitlements, the costs...
Two High Court decisions – two different takes on employees vs. contractors
On 9 February 2022, the High Court handed down two separate and unanimous decisions that have fanned the flames on the age-old quandary of defining contractors vs employees. Differentiating between employees and contractors is a constant issue in workplace law which,...
Privacy and biometric information. 7-Eleven breaches customer’s privacy
In a day and age where unlocking your phone with your face is the norm, you may not think twice about completing an in-store survey on a tablet or device equipped with a front facing camera. However, late last year the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner...
How do the new Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Regulations apply to you?
On 1 February 2022, the Victorian Government's third generation of the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Regulations (2022 Regulations) were brought into effect. The 2022 Regulations operate from 16 January 2022. As the 2021 Regulations expired on 15 January 2022, the...
New Year, New Will
With a new year comes the turn of a new leaf, resolutions and a clean slate. For many Australians, 2020 and 2021 were challenging years. Some lost loved ones, relationships ended or began, and some businesses had very challenging times. While many more challenges lie...
Consumer Guarantees v Warranty Against Defects – Is there a difference?
It is probably fair to say that a lot of people who have heard of these two phrases think they are the same thing. However, that is not the case. While both concepts exist under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), they are distinct and operate independently from each...