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A Public Acquisition Overlay ( “PAO”) is used by a planning Authority to reserve land for a future public use, meaning the land subject to the overlay can be compulsory acquired at any time under the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 (Vic).
The Fair Work Act Introduces Minimum Standards To Protect Independent Contractors
Employment Law: 14 October 2024
Author: Stephen Curtain
From 26 August 2024 amendments to the Fair Work Act come into effect which extend protections afforded to employees otherwise not protected.
Not all separations where there are children involved need to result in lengthy and contentious Court proceedings.
What is a Prenup
Family Law: 04 October 2024
When two people marry, they almost certainly intend for their marriage to last. After all, that is the point of "in sickness and in health", right?
Family Violence Intervention Orders & Family Law – A Common Intersection
Family Law: 04 October 2024
Unfortunately, many people experience incidents of domestic violence which either leads to, or occurs during the breakdown of their marriage.
Sexual Harassment in the workplace – What employers need to know
Employment Law: 04 October 2024
Author: Bianca Mazzarella
The last few months has seen a spike in queries relating to sexual harassment in the workplace, illustrating that despite numerous #MeToo campaigns many employees are still not able to go to work without having to deal with sexually charged “jokes”, unwanted touching or worse…
How Fair is Flexible? FWC Rules on its First Flexible Working Arrangements Order
Employment Law: 04 October 2024
Author: Stephen Curtain
Unfair Contract Terms – Privacy Act Amendments – Website Terms of Use
25 September 2024
Author: Rod Lindquist
Many businesses are placing themselves at serious legal and consequential financial risk by failing to properly review these aspects of their day to day business.
Lizia Lim Recognised as Recommended Lawyer in Wills & Estates
Wills and Estates: 17 September 2024
Author: Lizia Lim
We are delighted to announce that Lizia Lim, Principal Lawyer at Aitken Partners, has received two prestigious accolades in the field of Wills & Estates.
Aitken Partners Achieves Top Recognition in Wills & Estates Law
Wills and Estates: 17 September 2024
Author: Aitken Partners
Aitken Partners has been honoured with distinguished recognition as a Recommended Firm in Wills & Estates Succession Planning by Doyle’s Guide 2024.
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Aitken Partners x Svenson Barristers 2024 MOOT Competition - The Kirton Cup
Litigation: 28 August 2024
Author: Aitken Partners
The Aitken Partners x Svenson Barristers 2024 MOOT has come to it's riveting conclusion! We had the privilege of hosting the inaugural Aitken Partners x Svenson Barristers MOOT Grand Final, and what an incredible night it was!
What is an asset when it comes to a family law property settlement?
Family Law: 07 August 2024
Author: Dylan Burch
People are often startled to learn what assets are taken into when people have a family law property settlement. People often think that an “asset” is simply a house, money, cars, shares and superannuation.
Spousal Maintenance – A Lifeline During Trying Times
Family Law: 07 August 2024
Following separation, meeting financial obligations can feel overwhelming and many people do not know of the options available to them.
Navigating Superannuation Splitting
Family Law: 07 August 2024
If you are recently separated, you may be entitled to a portion of your ex-partner's superannuation, or conversely, they might be entitled to a share of yours.
Independent contractor or employee + Closing the Loopholes
Employment Law: 07 August 2024
Author: Stephen Curtain
The Closing the Loopholes legislation includes principles to apply when determining the ordinary meaning of an 'employer' and 'employee' and requiring an assessment of the real substance, practical reality and true nature of the working relationship by considering the 'totality' of the relationship.
Privacy Breach in the Workplace: The Case of a Medical Episode and Its Legal Ramifications
Employment Law: 24 July 2024
Author: Stephen Curtain
On 8 April 2021, the complainant (whom we will call Kylie) had a medical episode in her employer’s carpark. The episode was the result of a pre-existing medical condition which Kylie had not disclosed to her employer. Approximately seven other employees saw Kylie lying on the carpark floor apparently unconscious and provided her with CPR.
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New Equity Principal Announced at Aitken Partners
19 July 2024
Aitken Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Chenoweth, as Equity Principal, effective 1 July 2024. Mike joined the firm two and a half years ago and is an integral member of the Insolvency and Litigation teams. He is a highly experienced practitioner encompassing commercial litigation, general commercial, and insolvency matters and acts for a wide range of clients including public and private corporate entities, aged care providers, professional service providers and private clients.
FWC Ruling on Employee Dismissal During Sick Leave Highlights New Right to Disconnect
Employment Law: 19 July 2024
Author: Bianca Mazzarella
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently had to determine if an employee was required to check their emails during the taking of personal leave to meet the deadline for filing a general protections claim after being dismissed (Michelle Sciberras v Labour Solutions Australia Pty Ltd [2024] FWC 1615 (21 June 2024)).
Victorian Government Considers Significant Probate Fee Hike
Wills and Estates: 04 July 2024
Author: Lizia Lim
The Victorian Government is contemplating substantial changes to probate fees, with a recent paper outlining potential reform options and seeking feedback by 19 July 2024.
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