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The Vaccination Debate for Separated Parents

The Vaccination debate is perhaps the most heated and controversial discussion that can be had in Australia. But some discussions around this have to be had. This article on LinkedIn looks at the issues for separated parents when they aren't on the same page with…
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Victoria Police allows a free pass to flee domestic violence

Victoria Police has recently advised that parents or children who feel like they are at risk of domestic violence can leave their home at any time during a pandemic lockdown, or during a curfew, without any consequences from police for breaching COVID rules. This move…
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Family Law Financial Matters and the impact of COVID-19

COVID-19 is having a significant and drastic impact on our economy. Such economic impacts may directly affect and implicate your family law property settlement. If you are in the midst of negotiating a property settlement with your former partner based on information obtained prior to…
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Legal Issues with the COVID-19 Crisis

Andrew Clarke

This webinar covered some of the issues that businesses and individuals are facing during the COVID-19 Crisis. Employment Law with Steve Curtain Standing down employees, reducing hours or termination Managing employees working from home Pandemic leave and protection from termination Changes to awards by…
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Fair Work Commission update – award changes and pandemic leave

Stephen Curtain

On 24 March 2020, a Full Bench granted an application to vary the Hospitality Award. The reasons for that decision were published on 25 March 20204 (the Hospitality Decision). On 28 March 2020, a Full Bench granted an application to vary the Clerks–Private Sector Award…
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Domestic Violence concerns during lockdowns and COVID-19 Crisis

Susan Ilias

There is growing concern that for people experiencing family violence, the lockdowns have left them vulnerable and isolated. With the COVID-19 pandemic, and with people locked in their homes, we are already seeing a rise in family violence. “It is very likely that rates of…
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Workers’ Compensation Entitlements in respect of COVID-19

Stephen Curtain

Although many businesses have moved to work from home arrangements for employees in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, essential service workers continue to attend the workplace. This raises the question as to whether or not employees will be entitled to workers’ compensation, should they…
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IP Update: International trade marks during the COVID-19 Crisis

Despite delays associated with COVID-19 worldwide, the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is continuing to operate for the international registration of trade marks via the Madrid System e-Services platform. Our team will continue to provide updates on developments in the different jurisdictions in which operate.…
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Property Settlements during COVID-19 Crisis

Rob Bradley

The COVID-19 virus is likely to create circumstances where parties to some conveyancing transactions are unable to complete the transaction in the normal manner. However, although the frequency of those circumstances is now greater, those circumstances are no different than those which have always been…
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COVID-19 – Negotiating your Lease Terms

We are assisting our landlord and tenant clients regarding the impact COVID-19 (also known as Coronavirus) has had on their leasing arrangements. One of the major concerns is the ability to make lease payments, as COVID-19 has financially affected many people, from loss of jobs,…
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COVID-19: Guidance for Corporate Officers

People are often advised by their accountants that they should structure themselves by starting a company for one main reason: limited liability of directors, shadow directors (people who may not be registered as a director but for all intents and purposes are the guiding minds…
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COVID-19 and your lease – Government’s Response

The Morrison Government has announced that it is working on identifying how relief can be provided for tenants in both commercial and residential tenancies, to ensure that in hardship conditions there will be relief available during the COVID-19 (also known Coronavirus) pandemic. While acknowledging that…
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Changes to Statutory Demands and Bankruptcy Notices during COVID-19 crisis

Michael O'Brien

Earlier this week, as part of a raft of measures in response to the COVID-19 crisis, both houses of the Federal Parliament passed the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Bill. The purpose of the Bill is to provide temporary relief for financially distressed individuals and…
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COVID-19 and your lease

We are receiving calls from our landlord and tenant client’s for advice in relation to the COVID-19 (also known as the Coronavirus) and the impact on their leasing arrangements. In these uncertain times it is worth looking carefully at your lease agreement as it may…
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