Legal News Sydney

November 6, 2024
How May Recent Reforms to NSW Rent Laws Affect You?

Initially introduced to Parliament on Tuesday,15 October 2024, the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2024 has received Royal Assent on Thursday, 31 October. Consequently, the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 No 75 (NSW) (hereafter,...

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November 4, 2024
How May Proposed Student Loan Reductions Affect You?

The Federal Labor Government has recently announced plans to reduce all student debts by 20% if they are elected for a second term in the upcoming Federal Election (May 2025). They have...

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October 16, 2024
Getting Married in India? Don’t Forget Your Marriage Certificate!

If you're going overseas to get married, then you would not be able to apply for a marriage certificate in Australia until that marriage was attended by an authorised Celebrant. Generally, overseas...

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October 16, 2024
'Best Interest of the Child' should really be the child’s best interest

Under the Australian laws, the paramount consideration shall be given to the best interests of the child which means to ensure that children’s interests are preferred over those of any other party,...

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September 24, 2024
Indian Marriages in Australia

If you're going overseas to get married, then you would not be able to apply for a marriage certificate in Australia until that marriage was attended by an authorised Celebrant. Generally, overseas...

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September 19, 2024
Why a Binding Financial Agreement is a Necessity not a Choice

A Binding Financial Agreement is a necessity not a choice - A stark difference between family law in Australia and India with respect to division of property between a couple on separation...

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September 3, 2024
Guide to Director Penalty Notices

What is a Director Penalty Notice? Directors of a company are responsible for ensuring that the company complies with its tax and superannuation obligations, such as ‘pay as you go’ withholding tax...

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August 21, 2024
Federal Court of Australia fines Secure Parking $10.95m for contravening Consumer Law

In an action brought forth by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Secure Parking has been fined almost $11 million for engaging in misleading conduct and making false representations to its...

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August 16, 2024
Those Under 18 Years Old and Two Wheeler Vehicles in Australia

The rules around riding a bike can be quite complicated. For starters, there are strict laws in place for pillions(passengers of a motorcycle/ motor scooter). The passenger of a motor bike/ scooter...

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