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Posted on 11 May 2016

Superannuation – Binding Death Nominations

The Federal Court of Australia in an important decision has upheld a decision of the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal to pay superannuation benefits equally to children of the deceased notwithstanding significant factors in the history…

Posted on 11 May 2016

Compensation for Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

A recent decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has highlighted the significant damages which can be awarded under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 and reinforces the importance of employers having appropriate policies…

Posted on 29 Feb 2016

Verification of Identity

From 9 November 2015, we must comply with new verification of identity requirements before any paper instruments or dealings can be lodged at Land Victoria for registration and before we can hand you any…

Posted on 29 Feb 2016

Purchasing a new home, “buyer beware”

and the importance of building and pest inspections For most Australians, purchasing a residential property to live in or as an investment is one of the largest financial outlays that they will make in…

Posted on 4 Sep 2015

Powers of Attorney Victoria

Advice for Attorneys The Powers of Attorney Act 2014 sets out the powers and responsibilities of a person(s) appointed as an attorney under an enduring power of attorney. The effect of an enduring power…

Posted on 4 Sep 2015

VCAT Advisory Opinion

Retail Leases On 1 May 2015 an Advisory Opinion was handed down by Justice Garde, the President of VCAT, in response to an application by the Small Business Commissioner (SBC). The application was made…

Posted on 3 Jul 2015

Fundraising in Victoria

Organisations that conduct fundraising activities need to ensure they comply with Victoria’s fundraising laws, and if they conduct fundraising activities outside of the state of Victoria, then they must also comply with the different…

Posted on 4 Jun 2015

Are electronic signatures valid?

A contract of sale of land must be in writing and signed by the parties. These requirements were principally designed to reduce fraud as it prevents one party to the transaction claiming or denying…

Posted on 3 May 2015

Buying a New Franchise? Top Tips

Franchising continues to boom – understandably, being the purchase of a ready-to-go business system, with backup support and an established product, name and logo. But franchises have a dark side too. Requiring a large…

Posted on 1 Apr 2015

Deposits on Purchase of Real Estate

An increasing issue confronting purchasers is a lack of understanding or their contractual obligations regarding the payment of the deposit and the possible consequences of a failure to meet those obligations. The standard Contract…