by mcauley_admin | May 11, 2023 | Publication
The law in Australia recognises claims for misleading or deceptive conduct in some circumstances. The Australian Consumer Law which is set out in Schedule 2 of theCompetition and Consumer Act 2010 (Commonwealth) (which was formerly the Trade Practices Act...
by mcauley_admin | May 10, 2023 | Publication
When a loved one dies, there are often many things to consider. Here are some things to consider from a legal perspective: Check that the deceased’s property is insured. Check that any real estate owned by the deceased is secure. Obtain the Death Certificate. ...
by mcauley_admin | May 8, 2023 | Publication
Consumers are protected under the Australian Consumer Law. Consumers who acquire services for personal, domestic or household use, which have a value less than $40,000 are protected. This limit of $40,000 does not apply to motor vehicles. The general protections are...
by mcauley_admin | May 5, 2023 | Publication
While a person who makes a Will can appoint whoever as their executor, when the person dies the particular executor or executors can renounce their role. This should be done as soon as possible. There is a form which can be signed by the executor to renounce. A...
by mcauley_admin | Apr 28, 2023 | Publication
The New South Wales Court of Appeal has ruled that a host employer, in this case Mt Owen Pty Ltd, is vicariously liable for the negligence of a worker, Mitchell Kemp, who injured a colleague during maintenance of a bulldozer at Glendell coal mine in July 2017. Mr Kemp...
