The Supreme Court decision of Willis v Crosland [2021] VSCA 320 provides some helpful guidance on whether a purchaser who discovers building defects before settlement can terminate the contract and recover their deposit. In thi...

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal ("VCAT") recently upheld a decision by Ararat Rural City Council ("Council") to declare the Applicant's dog, "Poppy," a dangerous dog pursuant to s34(1)(a) of the Domestic Animals Ac...

The majority of development in NSW requires development consent. This can include for example approval for the use of land, change of use of land, subdivision of land, erection and/or demolition of a building or structures. The...

There may be circumstances, where the executor's capacity and or their ability to administer the estate is in question. This may occur prior to an application being made for Probate of the Will or after Probate has been granted. ...

Organisations can be targeted by traditional or social media campaigns. The hurt and damage to reputation can be challenging. While tempting to set the record straight, pursuing a defamation action can be tricky, risky and costly....

In the New South Wales Supreme Court case of Hall and Others v Ficema Pty Ltd [2022] NSWSC 29, Ficema Pty Ltd (Ficema) sought to defend an unfair preference claim on the basis that the funds paid to Ficema by an insolvent company ...