A recent decision demonstrates the commitment of the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) to protecting vulnerable workers and punishing unscrupulous employers who attempt to exploit them. During the first three months of employment a young apprentice was required to work overtime and was not compensated for it. Read More
One major issue of contention that separated parents often face is payment of school fees, particularly when they are private school fees which as at 2017 in South Australia, could get as high as $25,000 per annum per child... Read More
Since the advent of the digital world, defamatory material can be republished, reposted and retweeted within seconds and to millions. As a result, it can be almost impossible to track the scandal created and determine just how far the ‘poison’ travels. When a reputation is injured, the amount of damages to compensate the plaintiff (the person whose reputation has been damaged) are often incapable of precise calculation. And so enters, the ‘grapevine effect. Read More
On the 30th of May, the Attorney-General Christian Porter announced that there will be changes made to the family law system, which involves the merging of the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court. Read More
If you’ve made a compensation claim as result of Motor Vehicle Accident injuries and are suffering financial hardship, there are options for obtaining some interim payments. Read More
The importance of professional policing in our society cannot be underestimated. Police are there in times of personal or community emergencies. They help us travel safely on our roads, and allow us to thrive in a safe community, free from crime and disorder and filled with freedom, security and justice. The Australian public have, over the years, come to rely on the police force to provide our community with each of these fundamental values. Read More
