21.07.22
The High Court case of Westpac v ASIC found that Westpac provided personal advice to its customers in breach of its Australian Financial Services License and the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (‘Act’). Read More.
16.06.22
The Australian Consumer Law sets out your consumer rights, referred to as ‘consumer guarantees’, ensuring that your hard-earned money does not go to waste. Click the below link to read more on your consumer rights and your potential remedies under the Australian Consumer Law. Read More.
08.06.22
The High Court recently made a significant change to the way the law identifies the existence of a contractor relationship between an independent contractor and principal. See below to learn more about the High Court’s recent decisions. Read More.
08.12.21
Congratulations to Ramsden Lawyers for making the 2022 Doyle’s Guide in New South Wales and Queensland in family law categories. Read More.
08.11.21
The next phase deadline for Queensland smoke alarm requirements is fast approaching. Vendors looking to sell in 2022 should act now. There are consequences for not acting in time. Read More.
22.10.21
The Australian Government have recently expanded the definition of ‘immediate family’ to allow parents of Australian Citizens and permanent residents to enter Australia. Whilst an exciting change which will reunite many Australian families, there are a number of factors to consider if your parents wish to travel to Australia following these changes, including visa requirements and the documentation you will need along the way. Read More.
19.10.21
Following the Australian international borders closing in March 2020, there has been extensive commentary and speculation as to when the borders will open for Australians, to allow international travel. Read More.
14.10.21
You may be liable for defamatory content even if you did not write the defamatory publication. You may be liable for defamation if you facilitate, encourage, or participate in the creation of a defamatory publication. Read the article to see what our defamation have to say about recent case law and defamation generally. Read More.
03.09.21
From 11 August 2021, all Australian Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents normally living overseas, will now need to obtain a travel exemption before departing Australia. There is no longer an automatic exemption from Australia’s travel restrictions. Read More.
18.08.21
Have you been forced to resign? The Fair Work Act sets out your rights as an employee, ensuring that your hard-earned money is not wasted. Click the below link to read more on your employee rights and potential remedies under the Fair Work Act. Alternatively, if you are running a small to medium size business and have being wrongly accused of unfairly of forcing an employee to resign, click the below link to understand your obligations generally. Read More.
12.08.21
Have you been unfairly dismissed or made redundant? The Fair Work Act sets out your rights as an employee, ensuring that your hard-earned money is not wasted. Click the below link to read more on your employee rights and potential remedies under the Fair Work Act. Alternatively, if you are running a small to medium size business and have being wrongly accused of unfairly dismissing an employee, click the below link to understand your obligations generally. Read More.
09.08.21
Recent changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) have imposed significant obligations on employers in relation to their casual workers. Among these is the requirement for certain employers to assess and convert certain casual employees to permanent (full-time or part-time) employment by the deadline of 27 September 2021. Read More.