Employment changes regarding Shutdowns and Public Holidays
Shutdowns The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has made amendments to 78 modern awards as a part of its f...
Victoria’s bail laws and proposed reform
The recent coronial inquest of First Nations woman, Veronica Nelson has brought to light the limitat...
Extension of Time Applications – how substantial is the hurdle
In light of the recent decision of Griffiths v Nillumbuk Shire Council, we must all ask ourselves ho...
Is a person’s criminal conduct outside of work, a valid reason to have their employment terminated
Workplaces are meant to be safe and productive environments where employees can focus on their dutie...
Time to check your employment contracts and HR policies
Following the decision of a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission in respect of the Family and Dome...
Addressing the interface between work and family domestic violence
Family domestic violence (‘FDV’) has long been considered an issue that impacts individuals outside...
Business & Commercial March Newsletter
At Wisewould Mahony we offer a full suite of legal services covering business, commercial, financial...
Give your dog a bone
The pet food industry is thriving; there are SO MANY different kinds of pet foods for our beloved fu...
Introduction of Pay Secrecy Provisions which prohibit pay secrecy clauses
Introduction of Pay Secrecy Provisions which prohibit pay secrecy clauses The Fair Work Legislati...
Employment Agreements Need Review
General employment protections are much in the news, recent changes to the Fair Work Act mean that e...
Trainee interviews: prepare yourself for success
Trainee interviews: prepare yourself for success Wisewould Mahony recently interviewed candidate...
How sentencing works in Australia
How sentencing works in Australia - why do courts prefer the instinctive synthesis method? The no...
Liquor Licensing – “Control the Controllables”
When advising clients and industry stakeholders in relation to compliance with the Liquor Control Re...
What’s the time? Reflections on calculating dates in personal injury law in Victoria.
This year I split my summer leave into two blocks over January and February. Safe to say I’ve just e...
Acting as an Executor
Acting as an Executor can seem like a daunting task, particularly if it’s your first time being appo...
Minister for the Environment v Sharma [2022] FCAFC 35: a novel duty of care?
Established duties of care according to tort law include doctor to patient, employer to employee and...
De facto Relationships
What you need to know It may be evident to many couples that they are living in a de facto relati...
Colagrande v Kim [2022] FCA
A recent Federal Court case shows that it is possible to identify and sue authors of ‘anonymous’ onl...
Not ‘directly caused by the driving’
The Court of Appeal has again considered the definition of ‘transport accident’ contained in the Tra...
May it please the court
Most of us have perfected the Zoom wave over the last few years, even at virtual court you might hav...
PROPRIOTERY ESTOPPEL IN ESTATE LITIGTAION
Estoppel is a judicial doctrine existing in various common law jurisdictions. Its purpose is to a...
IS THAT REALLY FAIR?
Considerations upon a demand for unfair preferences When a client receives a letter from a Liquid...
It’s super important
One of the most common questions I get asked by estate planning clients is if they should make a dea...
Modern ANTI-SLAVERY Legislation
MODERN ANTI-SLAVERY LEGISLATION According to the International Labour Organization, an estimated...