Assistance Animals - Know a Handler’s Rights!
by Madeleine Harling Assistance animals are a key part of everyday living for their handlers, as they provide independence, confidence, and connection for people with disability—supporting not just physical tasks, but emotional wellbeing, social par
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Defective Building Work - Know Your Rights as a New Homeowner in Queensland
by Drazen Kozaric Building your dream home should be exciting—not a legal nightmare. But if you’re facing construction defects, it’s important to act fast. What Counts as Defective Building Work? Defective work includes anything that is faulty or
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Company Powers of Attorney – Do you need one?
by Kimberley Davis What is a General Power of Attorney? A General Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows a company to give someone else (called an attorney) the power to act for the company. The attorney can: sign contracts; sign
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Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) - Building and Infrastructure
by Drazen Kozaric Overview of the Updated UCT Laws Businesses in construction and infrastructure must now take greater care to ensure their standard form contracts do not contain unfair terms under the Australian Consumer Law. These terms are now i
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Setting Aside a Statutory Demand and Requirements for the Supporting Affidavit - BRC Group v Watagan Park [2025] VSCA 36
by Drazen Kozaric Under section 459G of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), a company served with a statutory demand has a statutory right to apply to the court to set aside the demand. Section 459H allows the company to challenge the validity of the s
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Adverse Possession Success: Securing Sole Ownership for Our Client
by Stephen Gibson At McCarthy Durie Lawyers, we are committed to achieving strong, practical outcomes for our clients — even when the legal pathway is complex. Recently, our Property Law team successfully assisted a client in securing title to a pro
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Enactment of Stringent Anti-Vilification and Social Cohesion Laws in Victoria
by Drazen Kozaric Victoria has introduced tough new anti-vilification and social cohesion laws, expanding protections against hate speech to encompass disability, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation. The legislation imposes penalties of up t
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Corporate Governance Reforms: The Modern Slavery Act Review
by Drazen Kozaric The Modern Slavery Act 2018 has been under review, with key recommendations for reform emerging in 2021. In December 2024, the Australian government issued its response to the independent review of the Act. The government has agree
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Shareholder Oppression Remedies - Section 232 of the Corporations Act 2001
by Drazen Kozaric Understanding Section 232 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) Section 232 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the "Act") plays a crucial role in protecting the rights of shareholders in Australian corporations. It grants a legal pa
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