The last thing you need when dealing with the physical and emotional trauma of a workplace injury is to have your workers’ compensation claim rejected. If this happens, you may feel like you’ve hit a dead end, but it’s important to remember that a rejected...Read More
Separated couples unable to resolve matters regarding parenting and finances through mutual agreement can apply for interim orders in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Interim orders are “temporary orders” and are usually made as a matter of urgency...Read More
The question of mental capacity is an important consideration in estate planning because it can become a contentious issue in estate administration. Family members often argue over a loved-one’s ‘state-of-mind’ and ‘what Grandad would have wanted’ when his memory and...Read More
Last month, our Andrea Madeley was invited to present at the Safe Work Australia Research Summit 2025. Safe Work Australia is a tripartite decision‑making body representing the interests of the Commonwealth, states and territories, as well as workers and employers. It...Read More
Most property settlements are reached through negotiation, without the need to go to court. Negotiations are formally documented through a binding financial agreement or consent orders. As a last resort, parties may need to initiate court proceedings seeking court...Read More
