How do People become Bankrupt?
◷ 4 minute read There are generally two ways in which a person can become bankrupt in Australia. Firstly, the person seeking to become bankrupt (the Debtor) can present a Debtor’s petition to the Official Receiver pursuant to section 55...
Compulsory Acquisition of Land – the Desane Case
◷ 5 minute read The compulsory acquisition of land is legislated under the Constitution of Australia and can be carried out at a federal, state, territory and local government level. In NSW, it is a statutory process under the Land...
What are Garnishee Orders and When should they be sought?
◷ 3 minute read Often times the defendant (the judgement debtor) in recovery proceedings does not have sufficient money to satisfy the judgement debt. As a result, it can be very difficult and frustrating for the plaintiff (the judgement creditor)...
Cancellation of paper Certificate of Title in NSW – Part 2
◷ 1 minute read Further to our post from 12 June (below), the Registrar General of NSW has declared that 11 October 2021 will be the date in which all certificate of titles will be abolished. This date will be...
What to do when you’re a victim of identity theft
◷ 3 minute read In recent months, we have seen a rise in matters involving identity theft. Identity theft is an indictable offence that is punishable by more than 12 months’ imprisonment. For a Commonwealth identity crime offence, someone only...
Have you considered an International Will for assets in Australia and overseas?
◷ 3 minute read Preparing a will can often be complete and difficult to prepare in circumstances where assets or beneficiaries are located across several jurisdictions. To assist in simplifying succession law in Australia, the Australian Government agreed to the...
Cancellation of paper Certificate of Title in NSW
◷ 1 minute read On 11 May 2021, the Real Property Amendment (Certificates of Title) Bill 2021 was passed in NSW Parliament. This Bill allows for the cancellation of paper titles and allows for 100% electronic lodgement of land transactions....
Is it time for a Power of Attorney?
◷ 6 minute read A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives a person or trustee organisation (the Attorney) the legal authority to act for a person (the Principal) to manage their assets and make financial and legal decisions on...
Are Boarding Houses provided warranties under the Home Building Act 1989?
◷ 2 minute read In short, no. Boarding Houses are not afforded the same warranties for residential building work in accordance with the Home Building Act 1989 (the HBA). It is necessary to consider the statutory warranty provisions set out...
Who owns your telephone/mobile number?
◷ 3 minute read Telecommunications numbers (Phone Numbers) are regarded as a national resource and are thus owned by the Commonwealth of Australia. Like most countries, the Australian telecommunications industry is regulated by an administrative authority which has the power...
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