If a landlord goes into liquidation then the liquidator may disclaim a lease; see the recent High Court decision Willmott Growers Group Inc. –v- Willmott Forests Limited (Receivers and Managers Appointed). Read More
The driver of a metropolitan bus must give a change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians that he intends to enter the traffic. Read More
The Australian Consumer Legislation in the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) is a single, national law covering consumer protection and fair trading which applies in the same way nationally and in each State and Territory of Australia. Read More
In late 2010 the plaintiff filed a claim against her former partner for a division of property following the breakdown of their De Facto relationship. The plaintiff had minimal assets while our client... Read More
A few years before the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) came into effect, Federal legislation was passed to regulate an increasing category of workers - independent contractors. Read More
Under the Marriage Act 1961 (“the Act”), the legal age for a person to marry in Australia is 18 years of age. However there are exceptional and unusual circumstances when it may be possible for a person to be married at the age of 16 years. Read More
