Pensioners to be given greater financial incentives to downsize & free up housing
…of 0.25% will apply to the proceeds from the sale: for example, a couple that sells their home for $1 million would see no reductions applied to their pension for…
…of 0.25% will apply to the proceeds from the sale: for example, a couple that sells their home for $1 million would see no reductions applied to their pension for…
…can assist both you and your lawyer (and therefore reduce your costs). The Court has also amended some of the forms required to be filed and added additional information to…
…the ePayments Code? The ePayments Code is a regulatory framework administered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). It sets out the rights and responsibilities of consumers and financial…
…of a deceased person. Please contact Gillian Kirwan at Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers on 02 8226 7321 for legal advice or assistance in commencing an application for grant of probate….
…at 20% and statutory contribution contained any appellable error. Court of Appeal Decision The Court of Appeal (per Leeming JA, Gleeson and Payne JJA agreeing) allowed the appeal in part….
…is unenforceable; state that it is not to be read as a formal testamentary document; be marked as private and confidential; and should not: fetter a trustee’s discretion; contain directive…
…electronic execution of documents. Ensuring the authenticity and integrity of electronic signatures is paramount to prevent fraud and unauthorised alterations. Using secure digital signature platforms and technologies like encryption and…
…assistance of artificial intelligence. The authors have checked and approved this article, including the AI generated content, for publication. [1] Akgun v Stockland Property Management Pty Ltd and Anor [2024]…
…included the introduction of Section 322A of the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 (‘the 1998 Act’), setting an apparent limit of “only one assessment of the degree…
In various personal injury and related matters, a well drafted statement is a useful tool and, in areas such as workers compensation and motor accident claims, is often a claimant’s…
…1987 (NSW) (WCA) and the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 (NSW) (WIMWCA). These outline the rights and responsibilities of injured workers, employers, and insurers concerning suitable duties…
…a result of an order from an Authority acting under an Act, the tenant legally must operate and has no right to seek relief or compensation from the landlord. This…
…apply to Australian generated content only. This should be the subject of legislative change and attention. Without any recognition of the changes in technology and exchange of information, overseas media…
…claims. Please contact Julia Harrison, Partner, or Paul Ohm, Special Counsel to discuss. [1] https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/complacency-is-our-enemy-nsw-told-to-be-vigilant-as-another-newmarch-resident-dies-20200511-p54rya.html [2] https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-19/australia-coronavirus-deaths-hit-100-after-newmarch-fatality/12263104 [3] https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/06/newmarch-house-regulator-threatens-to-shut-down-coronavirus-hit-sydney-aged-care-home [4] https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/06/newmarch-house-regulator-threatens-to-shut-down-coronavirus-hit-sydney-aged-care-home [5] https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-perfect-storm-how-covid-19-unleashed-chaos-inside-newmarch-house-20200515-p54t9d.html [6] https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/may/02/investigation-into-possible-breaches-of-coronavirus-infection-control-at-newmarch-house [7] https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/nursing-home-industry-pushes-immunity-lawsuits-during-coronavirus-emergency-n1192001 [8] https://nationalpost.com/news/lawsuits-over-covid-19-handling-in-nursing-homes-raise-questions-about-standard-of-care…