STATUTORY DEMANDS: AMENDMENT TO THE MINIMUM THRESHOLD AMOUNT
On 1 July 2021, amendments were introduced to increase the minimum threshold amount for the issue of...
Responsible licensee… or criminal?
Many licensees have a policy or practice of contacting patrons involved in an incident that has occu...
Winding up proceedings: Leave to oppose and proving solvency
The recent decision of the Victorian Supreme Court in Tambanis v Optimal Mining Ltd demonstrates the...
Reasonably requested? When is it reasonable to refuse to attend a medical examination?
Kelly v Trustees of the Christian Bros & Anor [2021] VSC 110 Facts By Supreme Court procee...
How free is free speech?
In LibertyWorks Inc v Commonwealth of Australia [2021] HCA 18, a majority of the High Court (5-2) fo...
Amendment to Owners Corporation Laws – 2021 Update
Update to Owners Corporations Law By December 2021, new laws that affect Owners Corporations (“OC...
MANDATORY VACCINATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
MANDATORY VACCINATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE: CAN IT BE A CONDITION OF ENTRY? Employers are legally ob...
The new world of Family Law
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – The new world of Family Law On 1 September 20...
Keep an eye out: PPSR registrations
Under the Personal Properties Security Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA), a person can register an interest in p...
INHERITANCES: IN OR OUT
There are common misconceptions regarding the protection of inheritances and gifts received during t...
Co-parenting after separation
Where do you start? What if you can agree? What if you cannot agree? Who can help? The breakd...
Dividing your assets after a breakdown of your relationship
Everyone has their own personal experience following the breakdown of a relationship. Below are so...
Binding Child Support Agreement set aside as the financial impact of COVID-19 gives rise to a finding of exceptional circumstances
The financial effects of COVID-19 are being felt far and wide in our community. Many people are fin...
Navigating Leases and the COVID-19 Outbreak – Part 8
On 20 August 2020, the Victorian Treasurer announced an extension to the existing rent relief scheme...
Navigating Leases and the COVID-19 Outbreak – Part 7
On 20 August 2020, the Victorian Treasurer announced an extension to the existing rent relief scheme...
Employment Law Update: Stage 4 Restrictions
With Stage 4 restrictions now in effect, businesses across a range of industries will be required to...
Wisewould Mahony welcomes new Senior Associate to Geelong
Wisewould Mahony are delighted to welcome Paul Snow who joins the property team as a Senior Associat...
Wisewould Mahony advises on sale of GKC Foods to Barry Callebaut
Wisewould Mahony advised Australian chocolate manufacturer GKC Foods (Australia) Pty Ltd (GKC Foods)...
Navigating Leases and the COVID-19 Outbreak – Part 6
Victoria has now passed the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Commercial Leases and Licences) R...
COVID-19 Update: Getting your affairs in order
During these times of uncertainty, we have seen an unprecedented increase in Will enquiries from cli...
Changes to awards and the JobKeeper Scheme
On 8 April 2020, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) made determinations temporarily varying 99 employmen...
Navigating Leases and the COVID-19 Outbreak – Part 4
Prime Minister Scott Morrison yesterday announced a mandatory Code of Conduct (“Code”), to be legisl...
Navigating Leases and the COVID-19 Outbreak – Part 3
The COVID-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 (NSW) (“the NSW Act”) received roya...
Navigating Leases and the COVID-19 Outbreak – Part 2
Since our first COVID-19 leasing update, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flagged a six (6) month m...