When can a police officer search you?
Police are required to have reasonable grounds or a reasonable suspicion before they can undertake a search. Find out more by reading this article...
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Who is included in a gift to your “children” in your Will?
Ensure your Will's gift to your children goes to the right people. Learn the legal definition, including stepchildren and adopted children, to prevent disputes.
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What if I don’t want my children to receive a share of my estate until they reach a certain age?
This is a particularly complex area of Will drafting. Certain wording can mean your children receive an “expectant share” in your estate when you die, but only take “possession” of...
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Unsigned Wills – When Intention is Everything
Generally, for a Will to be valid it needs to be signed by a Willmaker (testator) in the presence of two witnesses, who should also sign at the same time....
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Misconduct at Work Can Lead to a Summary Dismissal
Many employees either do not understand or are blissfully unaware that failing to follow the reasonable directives of their employer constitutes serious misconduct at work which can result in Summary...
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Protecting High Income Employees by Providing a Guarantee of Annual Earnings
If a high income employee is covered by a modern award or enterprise agreement, and their employer provides a written “Guarantee of Annual Earnings” (“GAE”), and the employee accepts the...
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8 Reasons Why You Should Get a Will
Here's the 8 most compelling reasons why you should make a Will, and keep it current! If you have been putting off making a Will, because the thought of your...
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Resign or be fired?
Learn about employee resignation vs termination. Key legal differences between resigning and getting fired, plus how each option affects the employer.
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Family Violence: New Amendments to the Family Law Act
Important amendments to the Family Law Act relating to family violence came into effect on 7 June 2012. Read this article for an overview of the changes.
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Meal Breaks for Award Employees
How long are meal breaks supposed to be for Award Employees under the Fair Work Act?
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