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Unfair Contract Reforms – is your small business ready?
Changes to the Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) regime will commence from 9 November 2023. The changes broaden the regime to now include ‘small business...
The Voice Referendum – inform yourself
On 30 August 2023, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the referendum of the Voice to Parliament will be held on 14 October 2023. A...
Unravelling property ownership: Joint Tenancy vs Tenants in Common
Particularly in our family law and estate planning matters, we find our clients grappling with the question “in what ownership arrangement is your...
Beyond the Breakup: Navigating De Facto Relationships
When your de facto relationship breaks down, things can quickly become messy and complicated between you and your ex-partner. And it may appear that...
The right to remain silent
If someone is suspected of committing a criminal offence, or is part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged crime, the Police may want to ask...
Law firms know best – why you should engage a legal practice to provide a holistic service on your next conveyancing matter
You might wonder whether you should engage a law practice or a conveyancer when buying or selling a property. Both solicitors and licensed conveyancers are trained and regulated professionals that are qualified to advise in relation to a sale or purchase of a home. The difference is that a solicitor can act and advise you in other areas of law, where a conveyancer is only licensed to act in property-related transactions. At Cheney Suthers, we can offer access to both solicitors and a licensed conveyancer, meaning that you do not need to take legal advice from any other firm during your property transaction.
Shared Equity Home Buyer Helper
On 23 January 2023 the NSW Government launched a scheme to assist single parents, single people over the age of 50 and key workers (such as nurses,...
NSW’s fourth drug court opens in Dubbo
On Monday 20 February 2023, New South Wales’ fourth specialist drug court opened in Dubbo, joining those in Sydney CBD, Parramatta, and Toronto in the Hunter region. The purpose of the specialist drug court is to prioritise intensive treatment and rehabilitation of drug-dependent offenders rather than prison.
Changes to Family and Domestic Violence Leave commence 1 February 2023
Currently the Fair Work Act 2009 and the National Employment Standards (NES) provide for 5 days of unpaid family and domestic violence leave to...
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