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…
Intervention Orders
- November 10, 2023
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by Dinu Kumarasingh People often ask us about Intervention Orders (‘IVOs’). In this article, Kingston Lawyers provides some helpful guidance on applying for and responding to IVOs. What is an IVO? An IVO is an application made by a person…
A Guide for Employers on “R U OK? Day”
- September 14, 2023
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Written by Sanjana Malewar, Trainee Solicitor on 14 September 2023 Australians are encouraged to check in on their friends, families and coworkers today, in observance of “R U OK? Day” across the country. It is not only important to check…
How much should I leave my long-term partner in my Will?
- August 1, 2023
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Written by Sanjana Malewar, Trainee Solicitor on 1 August 2023. How much of your estate should you leave your partner in your Will? How long is a piece of string? The recent Victorian Supreme Court decision in Walters v Perton…
What happens to your digital accounts and assets once you pass away?
- June 28, 2023
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Written by Sanjana Malewar, Trainee Solicitor on 28 June 2023 There are clear laws in Australia which govern what happens with our physical possessions once we pass away. Given we are increasingly living more of our lives online, it is…
What you need to know if you’re an Executor!
- April 4, 2023
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Have you agreed to be the Executor for someone’s Will? It is common for people to agree to be an Executor without fully realizing the responsibilities that they are undertaking. What is an Executor? An executor is a person nominated…
Harmony Week in Kingston
- March 21, 2023
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20 March – 26 March 2023 By Andrew Tiganis Harmony Week is a celebration of Australia as one of the world’s most successful multicultural countries. The week is all about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone in…
IVOs – Facts versus Myths
- February 8, 2023
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Summary What is an IVO? Common Myths about IVOs What to do if you receive or want to apply for an IVO? What is an IVO? Intervention Orders, commonly known as IVOs, are Court Orders that can be applied for…