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Bargaining Your Bankruptcy 11.01.23 Are you seeking to annul your bankruptcy? A Section 73 Proposal may be your solution. This article discusses the ins and outs of Section 73 Proposals and what can be done to assist you.

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The Sleeping Giant Awakes - ATO Resumes Debt Recovery Post-Pandemic 05.12.22 Do you have outstanding tax obligations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic? The Australia Taxation Office is resuming its debt recovery regime – and you may be at risk. Click the below link to read more about the ATO’s debt recovery strategy post-pandemic, and what can be done to assist you.

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What Is Coercive Control And How May This Affect Family Law Matters? 05.12.22 In our own experience as family lawyers at Ramsden Lawyers, we often see family law matters (property settlements and parenting arrangements) intersect with domestic violence matters. Domestic violence comes in many forms, and the growing recognition in Australia is that domestic violence is not limited to physical violence but can also include coercive control.

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Personal Financial Advice - A Lesson For Investors 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’).

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Repair, Replacement, Or Refund Under The Australian Consumer Law 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.

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Sham Contracting - Know The Difference 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.

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Doyle’s Guide Family Law Categories 08.12.21 Congratulations to Ramsden Lawyers for making the 2022 Doyle’s Guide in New South Wales and Queensland in family law categories.

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 Can I Travel Overseas If I Am Unvaccinated? 22.11.21 International travel restrictions are still in place for members of the Australian community who, for various reasons, are unwilling or unable to be vaccinated. If you are not vaccinated and are wishing to depart Australia, it is important to understand that avenues are available for you, and it is not impossible to travel at this time despite being unvaccinated.

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 Smoke Alarm Deadline: Vendors To Act Now 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.

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Can My Parents Travel To Australia? 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.

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Are The Australian International Borders Open? 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.

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 New Defamations Laws, Good Or Bad? 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.

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