From today Employers can be fined $18,800.00 for contacting their team members after work: What Employers Need to Know about the Right to Disconnect Laws
- August 26, 2024
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By Tali Miller As of today, 26 August 2024, the Right to Disconnect laws are being introduced to the Fair Work Act 2009. This landmark change grants eligible employees the right to disengage from work outside of their regular working…
Separating Fact from Fiction: Common Divorce Misconceptions
- August 8, 2024
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Written by Tali Miller, Trainee Solicitor Navigating divorce can be challenging, especially with common misconceptions clouding your understanding. Here, we debunk some prevalent myths to help you move forward with clarity. Separation is the Same as Divorce Separation occurs when…
Your Responsibilities as a Financial Power of Attorney: What You Need to Know
- June 19, 2024
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By Reika Yoshikawa – Trainee Solicitor, Kingston Lawyers An Enduring Power of Attorney document allows someone (called a “Principal”) to give legal authority to an “attorney” to make decisions on their behalf. A Power of attorney is different from a…
Victorian Government Amends Family Violence Orders & Stalking Laws Amid Growing Domestic Violence Concerns
- June 13, 2024
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By Enya Lucas – Trainee Solicitor In response to recommendations from the Royal Commission, the Victorian Government is expected to reform Family Violence laws including the extension of Family Intervention Orders. An Intervention Order (IVO) is an application which can…
Victoria’s First Homeowners Grants: What the 2024/2025 Changes Could Mean for You.
- June 13, 2024
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By Tali Miller – Trainee Solicitor The dream of owning a home is a cornerstone of the Australian dream, especially for first home buyers in Victoria. Recent changes announced in the 2024/2025 Victorian state budget have significant implications for aspiring…
Family Court orders Husband to pay his second Wife $200 million in recent divorce case.
- May 30, 2024
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By Tiffany Yeo – Trainee Solicitor The recent judgement in the marriage of Morris & Morris (No 7) [2024] FedCFamC1F highlights that even if you do not have children together, you still must pay your ex-partner money if you break…
What does “Innocent Until Proven Guilty” actually mean?
- April 24, 2024
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By Katarina Martinic – Solicitor Kingston Lawyers You will have all heard the phrase “innocent until proven guilty”. In Australia, this common term is demonstrated in two principles, the burden of proof and standard of proof. In our legal system,…
New Year, New Tax: Amendments to Victorian State Taxes announced for the coming years
- December 19, 2023
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Written by Tiffany Yeo, Graduate Lawyer under Principal Supervision The State Taxation Acts and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2023 (“Bill”) received Royal Assent on 12 December 2023 amending various Acts, including the Property Law Act 1958, the Sale of Land…
ARE YOU UP TO DATE WITH RECENT WORKPLACE LAW CHANGES?
- December 18, 2023
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Written by Katarina Martinic, Graduate Lawyer under Principal Supervision 2023 has been a big year for employment law reform. As the year comes to a close, we summarise the most recent changes identified by the Fair Work Ombudsman,[1] which aim…
A “new era of accountability” for employers – Sexual harassment prevention is YOUR responsibility as an employer
- December 12, 2023
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As much as many assume that most people meet online these days, the reality is that more people meet their spouse in the workplace than on an app. According to Forbes Magazine, 43% of people who date a colleague end…