Understand when Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT) applies in Victoria, available exemptions, and what to do if you receive an SRO assessment.
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Owners Corporation Insurance Legal Obligations Explained
Owners Corporation: 06 August 2026
Author: Katie Dam
To help protect strata communities against financial loss and legal liability, owners corporation insurance is essential. However, simply having an insurance policy does not guarantee a strata property is adequately protected.
Binding Financial Agreements vs Consent Orders: Which Is Best for Your Property Settlement?
Family Law: 05 August 2026
Author: Lauren Lydeamore
When a relationship ends, reaching an agreement about how property and financial assets will be divided is only part of the process. To ensure the agreement is legally recognised and enforceable, it must be properly formalised.
Rice v Asplund: When Can Parenting Orders Be Changed in Australia?
Family Law: 04 August 2026
Author: Shahn Beasley-Reickenvater
Can final parenting orders be changed in Australia? This article explains the Rice v Asplund threshold, the operation of section 65DAAA of the Family Law Act 1975, and the circumstances in which a court may agree to vary existing parenting arrangements.
Sponsoring overseas workers carries important legal obligations under Australia’s employer sponsored visa framework. Remaining up to date with these requirements helps employers maintain compliance, avoid sanctions, and support a smooth pathway for sponsored employees.
CGU v Blakeley: High Court Expands Rights to Join Insurers in Insolvency Proceedings
Litigation: 30 July 2026
Author: Joel Parsons
The High Court’s landmark decision in CGU Insurance v Blakeley [2016] HCA 2 makes it easier for people like liquidators and bankruptcy trustees to claim insurance money when companies or individuals go broke.
How to deal with a local council where you have been issued with a Building Notice or Order
Litigation: 29 July 2026
Author: Caroline Skeoch, Kaylee Smith
If you are a property owner that is building an extension, conducting renovations or compliance work, there is a chance that you may receive a notice or order from you local council or private building surveyor.
Federal Court Approves Fast-Tracked Business Sale in Voluntary Administration Without Public Marketing
Litigation,Insolvency: 28 July 2026
Author: Mike Chenoweth, Sam Merrylees
For insolvency practitioners navigating distressed business sales, balancing speed, value preservation and procedural fairness is rarely straightforward. This decision highlights the factors the Court will consider when assessing whether a tailored sale process is capable of delivering the best outcome for creditors.
Div 7A Director Loans: What Business Owners Need to Know
Tax Law: 27 July 2026
Author: Marco Saccotelli
Division 7A is one of the most commonly misunderstood areas of tax law for private companies. Discover what constitutes a Division 7A loan, when the rules apply, and how directors, shareholders, and business owners can minimise compliance risks and unexpected tax liabilities.
Australia's significant visa fee increases are reshaping the migration landscape, with students, graduates, and permanent residents facing substantially higher costs. This article examines the implications for migrants, international education, and Australia's global competitiveness.
How to Handle Family Violence Intervention Orders
Family Law: 21 July 2026
Family Violence Intervention Orders help protect individuals and families from harmful behaviour and can carry serious legal consequences if breached. Understanding your rights, obligations and the legal process is essential, whether you are seeking protection or responding to an application.
Insolvent trading and the limits of safe harbour: what directors should take from Star Recruitment Service Pty Ltd v Smith
Litigation,Insolvency: 20 July 2026
Author: Erin Prout
Australian safe harbour laws can help protect directors from personal liability for insolvent trading while they pursue genuine restructuring efforts, but the protection is limited and subject to strict conditions.
Act First, Sue Later: Preserving Assets Before Proceedings
Litigation: 15 July 2026
Author: Sam Merrylees
Liquidators are often faced with the challenge of protecting assets before recovery proceedings can be commenced.
Artificial Intelligence in Family Law: Helpful Tool or Costly Mistake?
Family Law: 14 July 2026
Author: Giselle Roman
While Artificial Intelligence offers new opportunities for efficiency and accessibility, its use in family law is not without risk. A recent Family Court decision serves as a timely reminder that, despite its growing capabilities, AI should be used as a tool to support legal work rather than as a substitute for expert legal advice and careful verification.
Directors’ duties and the use of AI – Court case example
Litigation: 10 July 2026
Author: Oren Polichtuk
Key takeaways from Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Bekier (Liability Judgment) [2026] FCA 196 (Bekier)
If you are planning to migrate to Australia through a skilled visa pathway , one of the first steps you may need to complete is a skills assessment. Many applicants are surprised to learn that having qualifications and work experience is not enough on its own
SMSF LRBAs – What’s Changed and What Comes Next
Wills and Estates: 01 July 2026
Author: Caroline Harley
Australia’s self-managed super fund (SMSF) landscape has shifted dramatically with the passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Act 2026, which received Royal Assent on 26 June 2026.
Latest Lawyer Promotions at Aitken Partners
30 June 2026
We are pleased to announce the promotion of several team members, effective 1 July, in recognition of their outstanding performance, dedication to clients and valuable contributions to the firm.
Received an ASIC s 19 Notice? What You Need to Do Next
Litigation: 29 June 2026
Author: Caroline Skeoch, Joel Parsons
Facing an ASIC s 19 notice? Learn what to expect, your legal obligations and how to approach the examination process.
If you’ve ever been rejected for a loan you were sure you’d get, had your insurance premium spike for no apparent reason, or watched a perfectly good job application vanish into the etherthere’s a decent chance a computer made that call. Welcome to the world of Automated Decision-Making (ADM)
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