Peace and Good Behaviour Orders

Recently there has been considerable media coverage relating to the issue of domestic violence including plenty of information about domestic violence orders. But what if you are undergoing similar action towards you but don’t share a domestic relationship with the...

International Wills – do you need one?

Do you have assets in a country other than Australia? If so, you might benefit from creating an International Will. International Wills stem from the UNIDROIT convention seeking to harmonise and simplify proof of formalities for wills that possess international...

HELP – The Higher Education Loan Programme

Higher education plays a massive role in the lives of many Australians. In order to promote and encourage tertiary education, the Australian government provide financial assistance for fees and expenses at universities, other higher education providers and approved...

Stamp Duty Issues for Developers

The increasing occurrence of new developments and stamp duty issues has lead to the recent adoption of a number of high court decisions relating to stamp duty and principles. Unsurprisingly, the Office of State Revenue has been quick to respond to issues relating to...