23
Feb
2021
Unfair dismissal claims are regularly brought by employees against employers upon termination of employment. However, strict timelines apply to both employees and employers. Further, strict guidelines apply in relation to who can make an unfair dismissal claim. Read on to find out more. Under section 390 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act) a dismissed employee can make […]
21
Oct
2020
The NorthConnex tunnel motorway is finally here. Expected to open within the next week (hopefully), the NorthConnex tunnel promises to make significant changes to the all too familiar Pennant Hills Road traffic jam. Trucks will largely be removed from Pennant Hills Road with a $194.00 fine for those drivers who choose to avoid the tunnel […]
11
Oct
2020
FIRST HOME BUYERS SCHEME AMENDMENTS
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First home buyers may be entitled to either a full exemption or a discounted rate of their stamp duty liability. If you are a first home buyer and you purchase a property between 1 August 2020 and 31 July 2021, you may be eligible for the following exemptions/discounts if the value of your purchase is […]
09
Oct
2020
Electronic Witnessing of Documents
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Covid-19 has forced change in many areas of business, including in the legal profession. Traditionally, rules for the signing (execution) of documents have required the signatory (i.e. the person signing the document) to sign in the physical presence of the witness (or witnesses). For example, in relation to will, the law required the will maker […]
22
Sep
2020
Illegal Knife Possession in Public or School
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Possessing a knife in a public place or school is a crime under section 11C of the Summary Offences Act 1988 which carries a maximum penalty of 2 years in prison and/or a fine of $2,200. To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant: 1. Possessed a knife, and […]
21
Sep
2020
The criminal law in New South Wales contains a rage of offences which prohibits lighting fires without lawful authority. The offence of “causing a bushfire” is contained in section 203E of the Crimes Act 1900, which carries a maximum penalty of 21 years in prison. To establish an offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable […]
20
Sep
2020
Commonly we get asked “How will I know when my marriage is over? When is enough enough?”. This question generally does not come out of the blue, but rather from someone that has been contemplating separation for some time. My response to this question is commonly “one day, you will wake up and something will […]
19
Sep
2020
Sexual harassment is any unwanted or unwelcome sexual type behaviour which makes a person feel offended, humiliated, or intimidated. Sexual harassment may include physical or verbal acts such as inappropriate advances, intrusive questions, inappropriate comments, staring, touching, sexually explicit messages, requests for sex or unwanted date requests, physical assault, indecent exposure, or stalking. Many sexual […]
18
Sep
2020
Along with making a Will, the appointment of an Enduring Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardian is a very important part of any Estate Plan. It is a common misconception that these documents are only for the elderly. It is recommended that anyone over the age of 18 years (that has the mental capacity to […]
17
Sep
2020
Supplying a prohibited plant is an offence under section 23(1) of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) (‘the Act’). To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a person: (a) cultivates, or knowingly takes part in the cultivation of, a prohibited plant, (b) supplies, or knowingly takes part […]