Owners of businesses involved in consumer leases or consumer rentals need to understand the effect of the PPS Act, and to take appropriate steps to protect their interests. It is vital to ensure that consumer rental agreements under the PPSA are properly drafted. What is effect of the PPS Act (or PPSA) on your business?…
The NBN and Disruptive Technology
Posted by - & filed under Politics, Technology.Although the Internet has existed in one form or another for about 50 years, it is only in the last 15–20 years that we have seen the widespread emergence of the World Wide Web and its integration into nearly every aspect of modern life. We are now starting to see the disruptive consequences. I suspect…
How Much Does a Family Lawyer Charge in Australia?
Posted by - & filed under Family Law.If your marriage has ended, you probably want to know how much a family lawyer will charge for conducting a property settlement (that is, negotiating how to divide the property of the marriage and attending to all the necessary formalities). We’ve prepared an estimate based on a typical property dispute below, excluding GST and court…
Worker’s Liens: How to Get Your Unpaid Builder’s Account Paid
Posted by - & filed under Debt Recovery.As a builder or tradesman you likely have experience with difficult clients who refuse to pay. They may be disputing the quality of your work or the reasonableness of your account. They may claim that they are unable to pay or that they are only able to pay in dribs and drabs. They may claim…
Considering a Legal Will Kit?
Posted by - & filed under Will & Estates.There is a general understanding on the part of most people that they need to have a will. Many consider that a ‘will kit’ is adequate for the job. Sometimes it is, but, compared to a properly drawn will, it may lead to the loss of the substantial monetary and familial benefits. Asset Protection If…
Australian Independents’ Day
Posted by - & filed under Politics.Whilst it remains to be seen whether things are AFU, it is certainly not SN. The failure of either of the two large parties (ignoring the inconvenient truth that the Coalition is itself two parties) to gain an absolute majority of seats in the Federal Parliament is, at least in modern times, a novel situation….