Property Law,Tax Law: 19 March 2026
Author: Julie Maxfield, Marco Saccotelli
Our webinar provided clear insights into Victoria’s evolving property tax landscape and key compliance essentials for property owners
Tax Law,Property Law: 13 March 2026
Author: Marco Saccotelli, Kaylee Smith
In Victoria, you can be liable for landholder duty without any traditional ‘relevant acquisition’ of shares or units occurring. This article explores the topic and considers if specialist legal advice may be required to avoid this issue.
Family Law: 05 March 2026
Final parenting orders provide certainty - but circumstances can shift. Relocation, safety concerns, or a child’s changing needs can make once effective orders unworkable.
Insolvency,Business Law: 03 March 2026
Author: Nicole Jee
Our webinar panel shared practical tips for directors navigating a tight operating environment - highlighting early advice, clearer oversight and proactive financial management.
Tax Law: 23 February 2026
Author: Marco Saccotelli
SMSF property purchases using LRBAs can trigger double duty in Victoria. Understanding LRBA structures, exemptions and documentation requirements is essential to avoid unexpected duty costs and ensure tax compliance.
Tax Law,Property Law,Wills and Estates: 16 February 2026
Author: Marco Saccotelli
Dealing with a deceased estate is challenging enough without unexpected tax surprises. Learn how the main residence exemption works, when it applies, and what to watch out for to protect the estate's value.
Family Law: 11 February 2026
Author: Jessica Russo
Family Law: 28 January 2026
Author: Krystel Ong
From June 2025, courts can formally consider “wastage” when dividing property after separation. Learn how excessive spending, gambling and asset dissipation may affect your property settlement.
Employment Law: 27 January 2026
Author: Bianca Mazzarella
2025 brought significant employment law developments — and 2026 will introduce even more change. From flexible working requests and redundancy obligations to payroll compliance and upcoming reforms, this practical update explains what Australian employers need to know now to stay compliant and reduce workplace risk.
Employment Law: 10 December 2025
Author: Bianca Mazzarella
Every year, as the festive season approaches, many organisations find themselves preparing not just for celebration but for the potential issues that may ensue long after the Christmas decorations come down.
03 December 2025
Aitken Partners is pleased to announce a new partnership with Melbourne Football Club, joining the Club as its Official Legal Services Partner through to at least 2027.
Wills and Estates: 28 November 2025
Author: Tracey Bannister
The amendments made to the categories of people eligible to make family provision claims under Part IV of the Administration and Probate Act 1958 were made over a decade ago and were intended to reduce the amount of family provision claims by reducing the categories of people who were eligible to apply.
Business Law: 28 November 2025
Shareholder disputes can have a serious impact on private companies. Conflicts between shareholders, especially where minority shareholders feel oppressed or unfairly treated, can disrupt business operations, harm relationships, and reduce the value of investments.
Litigation: 28 November 2025
Author: Erin Prout
Unpaid debts can pose a serious risk to businesses of all sizes. Recovering what is rightfully owed is not just a financial issue, it is essential to maintaining cash flow, protecting your business relationships, and ensuring operational stability.
Please note that all information in this article is of a general nature and does not constitute legal advice.
Wills and Estates: 07 November 2025
Author: Joel Parsons, Valerie Bradley
Protecting the rights and wellbeing of elderly family members is a concern shared by many, however, and rather unfortunately, instances of exploitation and abuse often arise at the hands of those whom an elderly person trusts most.
Family Law: 03 November 2025
Author: Abbey Hoolahan
In some family law cases, especially where the parties are not married, disputes can arise as to whether a de facto relationship existed.
Tax Law: 03 November 2025
Author: Marco Saccotelli
In Victoria, there is a patchwork quilt of overlapping concessions in relation to duty payable on real estate depending on the date that a contract of sale was signed, whether a property is purchased off the plan (OTP) and if so, whether there is or is not common property on the plan of subdivision and whether the purchaser is a first home buyer or, if not, otherwise a purchaser of a principal place of residence.
Employment Law: 30 October 2025
Workplace discrimination and harassment are serious legal issues that can have long-lasting impacts on employees’ health, wellbeing, and career prospects. The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) decision in Green v State of Queensland, Brooker and Keating [2017] QCAT 008 highlights the importance of protecting employees from unlawful treatment and demonstrates how tribunals approach compensation for sexual harassment and discrimination claims.
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