30 September 2024

1 min read

Trusts guide - All States

The By Lawyers Trusts guide has been extensively reviewed.

News and Updates All jurisdictions +1

16 September 2024

1 min read

First home buyer – WA

A first home buyer purchasing an established or newly built home, or building a new home, can apply to be assessed at a new first home buyer

Conveyancing and Property News and Updates +1

11 September 2024

3 min read

Defamation - VIC

The long-awaited second stage of the uniform defamation law reform has effect in Victoria from 11 September.

Litigation and Disputes News and Updates +1

09 September 2024

1 min read

Duty concession - TAS

A duty concession of 50% is now available to eligible buyers of newly built medium-density housing in Tasmania.

Conveyancing and Property News and Updates +1

09 September 2024

1 min read

Care planning - VIC

Two new By Lawyers advance care planning precedents provide for an advance care directive and an appointment of medical decision-maker

News and Updates Victoria +1

02 September 2024

1 min read

General Protections List - FED

A National General Protections List operates in the Federal Court of Australia from 1 September 2024. The list will run as a pilot project...

Employment Law Federal +1

02 September 2024

3 min read

Enduring guardian - TAS

Changes to appointments of enduring guardian under the Guardianship and Administration Amendment Act 2023 commenced on 1 September 2024.

News and Updates Tasmania +1

02 September 2024

1 min read

Mental impairment - WA

The Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023 replaces the Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996 from 1 September 2024.

Criminal and Traffic Offences News and Updates +1

27 August 2024

1 min read

Power of attorney - NSW

The prescribed forms for creating both a general and an enduring power of attorney in New South Wales have been slightly amended.

News and Updates New South Wales +1

27 August 2024

1 min read

Right to disconnect - FED

The right to disconnect under the Fair Work Act 2009 applies from 26 August 2024 for non-small business employers and from 26 August 2025

Employment Law Federal +1

26 August 2024

1 min read

Guarantees - All states

A recent case on guarantees and indemnities has been added to the By Lawyers Deeds and Agreements commentary.

News and Updates All jurisdictions

30 July 2024

1 min read

Titles – VIC

From 3 August 2024, all titles to land issued by the Registrar of Titles in Victoria will be electronic.

Conveyancing and Property News and Updates +1

29 July 2024

1 min read

Publication reviews - All states

Publication reviews are part of By Lawyers' commitment to quality and keeping our subscribers up to date

Conveyancing and Property Employment Law +7

09 July 2024

1 min read

Trusts - All states

For the assistance of practitioners acting in trusts matters, a new precedent Trust Deed Review Checklist has been added to the matter plan

News and Updates All jurisdictions +1

08 July 2024

1 min read

Land transfer duty - VIC

Victorian land transfer duty has undergone a significant reform, however it will be some years before the full effects are felt.

Conveyancing and Property News and Updates +1