Legal News Sydney

February 16, 2022
High Court provides guidance on the legal difference between an employee and an independent contractor

Recently, the High Court of Australia delivered rulings for two cases that certainly refined the test for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Previously, the Courts did...

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February 15, 2022
The Controversies of Geoffrey Edelsten's Final Will

Recently, businessman Geoffrey Edelsten left his only child just over $50,000 out of an estate worth over $1 million. Edelsten wanted to “limit the benefit” to his son as he was provided...

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February 1, 2022
Laws surrounding surrogacy in Australia

Following Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' announcement for their surrogate baby, discussion surrounding surrogacy has been sparked. What is surrogacy? Surrogacy is the process where a woman agrees to carry a baby...

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January 25, 2022
Charlise Mutten's murder showing the significance of child abuse in Australia

Shocking revelations surrounding the tragic death of nine-year-old Charlise Mutten have arised in the media over the past week. Charlise was reported missing on Friday 14 January 2022, while spending her holidays...

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January 18, 2022
Legal Requirements for Entry into Australia

Novak Djokovic was recently deported from Australia ahead of the Australian Open due to the cancelling of his Visa on account of failing to prove why he was medically exempt from receiving the...

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December 26, 2021
Changes to Requirements for Company Directors

  On 4 April 2021, changes to the Corporations Act 2001 saw to the implementation of the new requirement for company directors to have a director identification number. What is a director identification...

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December 23, 2021
Has the COVID-19 Pandemic had an impact on rates of domestic violence?

In an online survey of 15,000 Australian women conducted in May 2020, 4.6% reported physical or sexual violence from a current/former partner in the three months prior to the survey. In the...

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December 21, 2021
Our very own work experience student!

With this being my first real taste of the corporate 9 to 5 world, I had no idea what to expect. What’s more, I had to specifically buy a pair of shorts...

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December 15, 2021
How to Approach Child Custody

After separating from your spouse, you may encounter disagreements in regards to the parenting arrangements for your children. This guide will describe the ins and outs of Family Law in Australia, helping...

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