Navigating the new landscape of family law: Parental responsibility and equal time
The Family Law Amendment Act of 2023 has ushered in a new era in family law, bringing significant changes to a regime that has been in place since 2006. This monumental shift has been met with mixed reactions from legal experts, parents, and stakeholders alike. In this article, we will delve into the key amendments and explore their implications for parental responsibility and equal time in family law matters.
ASIC initiates legal action against PayPal over unfair contract term ahead of upcoming reforms
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has taken legal action against PayPal Australia Pty Limited (PayPal), alleging that one of its standard form contracts with small businesses contains an unfair contract term (UCT).
Proposed revisions to (VRLT) Vacant Residential Land Tax: Implications for holiday home owners
In a recent development, the Victorian government has unveiled a series of significant alterations to the Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT), potentially impacting holiday home owners across the region.
Increase to the minumum wage: lowest paid workers see wages increase by 8.6%
The Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel for annual wage reviews has recently released its Annual Wage Review for 2022-23.