Applying for Divorce: what you need to know

…Certificate. Where can I find the Application for Divorce? You can do it online. See: http://www.federalcircuitcourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fccweb/how-do-i/divorce/apply-for-a-divorce/apply-for-divorce How much does it cost? At the time of this article, the filing fee…

Three Crucial Mistakes – Ruby Princess Inquiry

…swabs were taken, highlighting what Mr Beasley referred to as “a very large non-compliance” with procedures. Despite the non-compliance with swabs, Mr Beasley did not recommend making adverse findings against…

Fact Sheet – Superannuation

…tax purposes: https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Withdrawing-and-using-your-super/Withdrawing-your-super-and-paying-tax/?page=6#Ifyouareadependantofthedeceased If your Death Benefits are not to be paid to a death benefits dependant for tax purposes: https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Withdrawing-and-using-your-super/Withdrawing-your-super-and-paying-tax/?page=6#Ifyouarenotadependantofthedeceased Important note: If you want your Death Benefits to…

New Sexual Consent Laws – A Changing Legal Landscape?

…ACT. Hopefully one day soon, all Australian states will be unified in a similar approach to these issues. [1] https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/pdf/asmade/act-2021-43 [2] https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/Hansard/Pages/HansardResult.aspx#/docid/’HANSARD-1323879322-119629 [3] Ibid [4] http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/ca190082/s61hj.html [5] http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/act/consol_act/ca190082/s50b.html [6] https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-05/act-passes-affirmative-consent-laws-territory-in-line-with-nsw/101040154…

Are you entitled to compensation for a sports injury and if so, who can you sue?

…02 9291 7160 for assistance with your personal injury matter. [1] Parliament of Australia, Concussions and repeated head trauma in contact sports (Feb 2023) <https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Headtraumainsport#:~:text=On%201%20December%202022%2C%20the,report%20by%2021%20June%202023> [2] ABC News, Senate inquiry…

Concussion, head trauma and injury in sport – an emerging area of compensation law

…litigation has been commenced or an injured individual is exploring his or her rights in this regard).   [1] https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-23/brayshaw-premature-retirement-stark-reminder-whats-at-stake/103498370. [2] https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Headtraumainsport/Report. [3] The Report, Chapter 6.26. [4] The Report,…

I’m still injured: How can I leave the NSW workers compensation scheme?

…Div 9 of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 – https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/act-1987-070#pt.3-div.9 [2] See, eg, https://www.sira.nsw.gov.au/workers-compensation-claims-guide/understanding-the-claims-journey/other-compensation-payable/commutation https://www.pi.nsw.gov.au/types-of-disputes/workers-compensation/miscellaneous-dispute-pathway [3] See, eg, Pt 5, Div 3 of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 – https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/act-1987-070#pt.5-div.3…

Public Liability Claims in Victoria

…will be able to assist you. [1] https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/in-force/acts/wrongs-act-1958/127. [2] Wrongs Act, s28G. [3] Wrongs Act, s28F. [4] https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/in-force/acts/limitation-actions-act-1958/107. [5] Wrongs Act, s48. [6] Strong v Woolworths (2012) 226 CLR 182….

Commercial and Litigation Newsletter – January 2015

…please contact Adrian O’Dea (Partner) on 02 8226 7307 or aodea@codea.com.au, Daniel O’Brien (Associate) on 02 9291 7185 or dobrien@codea.com.au or Lara Piercy (Associate) on 02 9291 7189 or lpiercy@codea.com.au…

Community Matters – Pro Bono & Social Responsibility

…change, with our lawyers tutoring young disadvantaged Australians to help them achieve a university education. It is just one reason why community matters at Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP2XgV09eeQ&list=PLDLf9aQ4GsFYUVtsZV4DWwvHRWahD5H0k&index=1 https://youtu.be/679efh-R_pw…