COVID-19 Impact on Family Law Cases
It has been reported by Chief Justice Will Alstergren of the Family Court that there has been a 70 per cent increase in urgent applications to the Federal Circuit Court and a 200 per cent increase in more serious urgent applications to the Family Court. This seems to be arising due to increased family violence […]
Do you have a Will?
THE IMPORTANCE OF A WILL & YOUR BEHAVIOUR IN LIFE. It is important now, more than ever, to ensure you have arrangements in place to protect your assets. Creating a last will and testament is one method to make sure your belongings, assets, and heirlooms are distributed and handled in accordance with your intention. As […]
Fair Work Series (4)
Fair Work Series (4) This installment involves claims for Unfair Dismissal, Adverse Action Involving Dismissal or Unlawful termination. 6. Unfair Dismissal Claim The orders attached to your application for Unfair Dismissal before the Fair Work Commission would generally include: (i) Order for reinstatement (ii) Order for continuity (iii) Order to restore lost pay (iv) Order […]
Fair Work Series (3)
Fair Work Series (3) Our third installment in this series involves drafting and filing an application under The Act . 5. Drafting and Filing an application Whether you are completing the form as the applicant or you have engaged the services of a legal professional it is important to complete the CORRECT application and ensure […]
Fair Work Series (2)
Fair Work Series (2) What do you do when your employment has been terminated? How do you know if you are covered under the National Fair Work Act or State based employment legislation? The Fair Work Act 2009(“The Act”) offers a range of options and remedies to assist you provided your employer is covered by […]
Fair Work Series (1)
What do you do when your employment has been terminated? How do you know if you are covered under the National Fair Work Act or State based employment legislation? The Fair Work Act 2009(“The Act”) offers a range of options and remedies to assist you provided your employer is covered by this legislation. This is […]
Workplace Manslaughter (Victoria)
Workplace Manslaughter (Victoria) As of 1 July 2020, Victoria’s Parliament passed an amendment to Victoria’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) to include workplace manslaughter provisions. Workplace liability is expanded to include company officers (secretaries, directors etc.), corporations, body corporates, and more. This article attempts to inform the reader of the elements of the […]
