Local Government Contracts Series – Article #2 Assisting local government with various agreement-related tasks such as drafting, review and advice on interpretation throws up some recurring themes. Councils are large and bus...

A Power of Attorney is a legal document which enables an adult person (the principal) to authorise one or more persons (the attorneys)  to make decisions on the principal's behalf.  Attorneys must always act in the best interest...

Local Government Contracts Series #1 Councils are large organisations and being public bodies, have detailed and systematic protocols for undertaking most activities. Entering into contracts is no exception. Council use public fu...

The emergence of AI is revolutionising industries by enhancing efficiency and innovation. From automating tasks to enabling advanced data analysis, AI is reshaping the way we live and work, offering unprecedented opportunities and...

On 19 April 2024, the Supreme Court of Victoria handed down its judgment in the case of Fitzgerald, in the matter of Tempo Holidays Pty Ltd (in liq) v Tully & Berkley Insurance Australia.[1] In a striking decision where a l...

In July 2024, Justice Downes of the Federal Court delivered judgment in Robson as trustee for the bankrupt estate of Lanning v Commissioner of Taxation [2024] FCA 720. In Robson, a bankruptcy trustee appealed against an object...