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De Facto Relationships, A New South Wales and Victorian Perspective
Date: December 31, 2008
Author(s):Frank Egan B.A., LL.B., A.C.L.A., F.T.I.A.
Originally de facto relationships in NSW were governed by the De Facto Relationships Act which was replaced in June 1999. The term “de facto relationship” has been significantly widened to cover all relationships between two adults over the age of 18 years who live together, are not married and who are not related to each other. This definition now covers gay couples providing them with a level of protection which had not existed previously.
Home Warranty Insurance
Date: December 31, 2008
Author(s):Frank Egan B.A., LL.B., A.C.L.A., F.T.I.A.
There is an approved list of insurers who sell home warranty insurance for residential building work in NSW under the Home Building Act 1989. Essentially home warranty insurance is required for residential building work including the supply of a kit home where the value of the work exceeds $12,000. Previously minimum cover was stipulated at $200,000 but from 1st March 2007 this was increased to $300,000.
Criminal Law - Affray
Date: December 08, 2008
Author(s):Brian Quinn B.A., LL.B., LL.M.
De Facto relationship and property settlements
Date: December 07, 2008
Author(s):Brian Quinn B.A., LL.B., LL.M.
Taxation Law - Taxation Disputes
Date: December 03, 2008
Author(s):Frank Egan B.A., LL.B., A.C.L.A., F.T.I.A.
Over recent years there has been an alarming increase in taxation disputes involving all types of tax non-compliance. Where tax non-compliance is involved it can be managed as follows:
Criminal Law - Self Defence
Date: December 01, 2008
Author(s):Charuna Shah LL.B.
Self defence is an issue that needs to be disproved by the Crown beyond reasonable doubt. Normally a defence will apply once the Crown has proved its case to excuse the actions of the accused. However, if the Crown cannot disprove self defence then the accused is entitled to an acquittal.
Criminal Law - Does a threat equal an assault?
Date: December 01, 2008
Author(s):Charuna Shah LL.B.
Bankruptcy - What happens to our house if my spouse is made bankrupt?
Date: December 01, 2008
Author(s):Charuna Shah LL.B.
Consider your options by reading this article or for more information call us today.
Taxation Law - Some Traps and Pitfalls with Taxation Interviews
Date: October 23, 2008
Author(s):Frank Egan B.A., LL.B., A.C.L.A., F.T.I.A.
Taxation Law - Don't Attempt to Rewrite History
Date: October 22, 2008
Author(s):Frank Egan B.A., LL.B., A.C.L.A., F.T.I.A.
Taxation Law - A Lesson from Vanuatu
Date: October 22, 2008
Author(s):Frank Egan B.A., LL.B., A.C.L.A., F.T.I.A.
Criminal Law - Drink Driving Summary
Date: October 21, 2008
Author(s):Mark Dalyell B.A., LL.B.
Everything you need to know about drink driving...
Criminal Law - Traffic Offenders Program
Date: October 21, 2008
Author(s):Mark Dalyell B.A., LL.B.
Some common questions about the Traffic Offenders Program
Criminal Law - Need info on Bail, read this!
Date: September 25, 2008
Author(s):Ashraf Jawas LL.B.
Some handy information on Bail.
Drink driving - Although rare, it is possible to have your DUI dismissed.
Date: September 25, 2008
Author(s):LAC Lawyers
LAC Lawyers was recently involved in a matter where we succeeded in having charges against our client dropped. Our client was charged with low-range PCA because the police thought he was "failing to submit" to breath analysis where in reality the machine was faulty.
Property Law - Termination of Tenancy Agreements and Your Rights As A Tenant
Date: September 25, 2008
Author(s):LAC Lawyers
If your landlord wishes to end a tenancy agreement with you, your landlord is bound by the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 and the Residential Tenancies Regulation 2006.
Criminal Law - The Pro's And Con's Of taking Part In A Police Interview
Date: September 25, 2008
Author(s):LAC Lawyers
Criminal Law - Posses Prohibited Drug
Date: September 24, 2008
Author(s):Charuna Shah LL.B.
Criminal Law - Assault
Date: September 24, 2008
Author(s):Charuna Shah LL.B.
Debt Recovery - The Common Stages
Date: September 24, 2008
Author(s):Adrian Culas
Family Law - Spousal Maintenance
Date: September 18, 2008
Author(s):Charuna Shah LL.B.
Debt Recovery - To Sue Or Not To Sue
Date: September 03, 2008
Author(s):Adrian Culas
Drink Driving - Your Rights, Police Powers, Court Penalties
Date: September 01, 2008
Author(s):Ashraf Jawas LL.B.
Read on to find a list of commonly asked questions as well as an overview of likely penalties according to your Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol (PCA).
Home Building and Legal Representation at the CTTT
Date: August 17, 2008
Author(s):LAC Lawyers
The CTTT does not usually allow legal representation. If the amount claimed is $10,000.00 or less, you must represent yourself at the hearing. However, for people who have had a claim made against them, or are thinking about making a claim against someone else (for example, their builder) in the CTTT, legal advice prior to doing anything is essential.
Taxation Law - Money Laundering
Date: August 14, 2008
Author(s):Frank Egan B.A., LL.B., A.C.L.A., F.T.I.A.
Money laundering was intended to catch large scale drug dealers, operators of crime syndicates and persons associated with these enterprises. Conveniently for the authorities it also has relevance to the area of tax crime including identity theft. Fraud or tax evasion has never had the reach the authorities want. Under the Crimes Act 1914 fraud was punishable for up to 20 years but under the Commonwealth Criminal Code 1995 it was dropped to 10 years as in the case of deception offences.
Employment Law - Case involving an Employee failing to provide notice of resignation - Leiminer's case
Date: August 10, 2008
Author(s):Robert Stephen LL.B., BSc(Arch), BArch.
In Late July 2008 the Federal Magistrate’s Court for the first time ever fined an employee for failing to provide notice of resignation, although the magistrate questioned the employer’s actions in bringing the matter to Court.
Taxation Law - Hoges v The Taxman - Taxation Considerations
Date: August 05, 2008
Author(s):Frank Egan B.A., LL.B., A.C.L.A., F.T.I.A.
Taxation Law - How to Approach The ATO When Making A Voluntary Disclosure Or Responding To An Audit
Date: August 04, 2008
Author(s):Alexandra Egan B.Ec, LL.B.
Whether you are responding to an audit or making a Voluntary Disclosure to the Australian Taxation Office about your Taxation Affairs it is of extreme importance to bear in mind that the only approach to be taken is one that involves contrition and reparation, that is a capacity to pay back any outstanding primary tax, penalties and interest.
Taxation Law - Business Records and Substantiation
Date: July 27, 2008
Author(s):Frank Egan B.A., LL.B., A.C.L.A., F.T.I.A.
Generally taxes are all about income, deductions and substantiation. One of the areas where taxpayers are substantially at risk is record keeping and substantiation for claims made for deductions.
Taxation Law - Get the Right Advice
Date: July 27, 2008
Author(s):Frank Egan B.A., LL.B., A.C.L.A., F.T.I.A.