Service of Bankruptcy Notice on Debtor’s Solicitor
A recent decision of Judge Raphael in the Federal Circuit Court has provided a timely reminder to all lawyers (and a costly reminder to the solicitors involved) that caution needs…
A recent decision of Judge Raphael in the Federal Circuit Court has provided a timely reminder to all lawyers (and a costly reminder to the solicitors involved) that caution needs…
What is a Shadow Director? A person may choose not to become a company director because directors can be held personally liable in relation to a company’s activities in certain…
CASENOTE Godfrey v Weriton Finance Pty Limited [2013] FCA 1057 Although not specifically required under the Bankruptcy Regulations, it is prudent for lawyers to have Bankruptcy Notices served personally. However…
Bullying in the workplace The bill gives new rights to employees in relation to bullying in the workplace. Employees can now apply to the Fair Work Commission for an order to…
In NSW Journey claims occur when employees are injured whilst travelling between home and work and are injured while off duty. Due to the change in legislation employees will now only be eligible for…
The property market experienced a strong resurgence in 2013. Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed that the number of first buyers as a proportion of total borrowers…