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Hunt & Hunt Group continues relationship in Brisbane market

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The Hunt & Hunt Group is proud to announce SJR Commercial Law is joining the legal group, continuing the Group’s presence in Brisbane and supplying legal services throughout Queensland. Headed by Stephen Robertson, former Partner...

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Can Step-Children contest a Step-Parent’s Will in Victoria?

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Blended families are becoming more common where there are children from previous relationships. Rights of stepchildren vary slightly across each state in Australia. Who is considered a step-child? In Victoria, there is no statutory definition...

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Victorian Windfall Gains Tax Update

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Our article dated 10 January 2023 set out some of the basic concepts around the new Windfall Gains Tax (“WGT”) set to be introduced from 1 July 2023. In this short update we highlight some...

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Truck Drivers found to be contractors, lose claim for super

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Last year, the High Court made two important decisions that significantly altered the test differentiating employees and contractors. Businesses scrambled to make sure their contracts properly reflected their relationships with employees and independent contractors, because...

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How often should you update your Will?

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Most people are aware of the importance of having a comprehensive, legally binding Will that sets out precisely how your assets are to be distributed upon your death and who is to be in charge...

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Making a claim against the estate of a grandparent

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The last 30 years have seen a significant shift in the role of grandparents. In the past, many grandparents were avid spectators, whereas today, more grandparents have an active role in their grandchildren’s lives.[1] The...

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Understanding a Will: A Comprehensive Guide

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If you’re at a stage in your life where you feel you need to write up your Will, then here’s everything you might need to know about completing one. What is a Will? A Will...

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Workplace law updates you need to know about

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2023 will see the staggered roll out of three new pieces of legislation set to significantly impact both employers and employees of all business types. This article deals with some of the key changes implemented...

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High Court confirms ‘set off’ is not a defence against a Liquidator’s claim for an unfair preference

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On 8 February 2023, the High Court of Australia agreed with the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia’s decision that a statutory set-off under section 553C(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act) was not...

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High Court Gunns down Peak Indebtedness Rule

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On 8 February 2023, the High Court handed down its highly anticipated judgment in Bryant v Badenoch Integrated Logging Pty Ltd [2023] HCA 2. The upshot of the decision – the Full Court of the...

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Thinking of relocating with children?

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Relocation with children under the age of 18 years after separation is an issue that parents are often faced with. One parent may have been offered the job of a lifetime in a city in...

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Shared Equity Home Buyer Helper

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For the next two financial years, the New South Wales Government (NSW Govt) will share the cost of buying up to 6000 principal places of residence for people who could not otherwise own a home....

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