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On 23 July 2023 the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 and Design and Building Regulations ("DBP") will be extended to include Class 3 (Long term or transient living such as boarding houses, hostels, backpackers and student accommodation) and Class 9C (residential care buildings, aged care) Buildings. This change will also apply to United or Mixed Use buildings incorporating one or more of residential; hostel [...]
Have you been stopped and searched by a police officer? It can be confronting to experience a stop and search, so it's important to know what your rights are in any situation and when it is and isn't reasonable that you be subjected to a stop and search. We have compiled the most frequently asked questions to ensure you know your rights when being subject [...]
As part of the changes to the Fair Work Legislation (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022, those employees that are eligible to request flexible work arrangements will be expanded. These changes came into effect on 6 June 2023. To find out more, read our eguide Click here to view the ebook
A dividing fence dispute typically arises when neighbours disagree about the placement, construction or maintenance of a shared fence. What constitutes a dividing fence? In New South Wales, a dividing fence is defined as “a fence separating the land of adjoining owners, whether on the common boundary of adjoining lands or on a line other than the common boundary” The fence could be made out [...]
A de facto relationship is a relationship in which the parties are not legally married to one another nor related by family and maintain a genuine relationship while living together for at least six months. Both same-sex and opposite sex relationships can be de facto. A person can have multiple de facto relationships at the same time, or even be legally married while holding a [...]
A company with multiple directors operates under the assumption that all directors are to act within their fiduciary duties to one another. That is to act in the best interests of the company, avoid conflicts of interest, act in good faith, use their powers for proper purposes and act with reasonable care and diligence. Where a director effectively defaults from these duties, whether conscious or [...]
When a full licence holder exceeds their demerit points limit for a period of 12 months they may be offered by Transport New South Wales a good behaviour licence. Losing all your demerit points When a driver goes over the demerit point limit, they receive a Notice of Suspension from the Road Maritime Services (RMT). This provides the driver a choice of either serving a [...]
What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives a nominated person or trustee organisation the legal authority to manage your assets and make financial decisions on your behalf. The choice of whom you appoint as your attorney is at your discretion however, care must be taken in the selection of your attorney(s) as an attorney has extensive [...]
So you've been asked in for a police questioning. You might be wondering, do you have to attend? And if you do attend, do you have to answer their questions? Can you have a lawyer present? It's not always easy to tell what your rights and responsibilities are in these situations. Below you'll find all the information you need to know to ensure your best [...]
The Covid Pandemic accelerated the adoption of flexible and remote working arrangements across a range of businesses, not just in Australia, but throughout the world. These arrangements are likely to continue after the Pandemic is no more than a memory and although the arrangements have a lot to offer in terms of work flexibility, reduction in travel times and possibly even savings for some businesses [...]
