A new practice note introduces a single, unified procedure for all first-instance bail applications in the Bail Division of the Local Court of NSW.

In Moroney v TM Insight Operations Pty Ltd [2025] FCA 1337 the Federal Court of Australia ruled some of the restraint clauses in the applicant’s employment agreement invalid because they went beyond what was reasonably necessary to protect the employer's interest.

With recent changes to the exemptions to the limitations on fixed-term contracts, the FWO has released an updated version of the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement.

The new Memorandum of Wishes has been added to help practitioners cover all situations arising in the establishment, amendment, termination, revocation, and dissolution of a trust.

Family lawyers need to know the FCFCOA’s new requirements for lodging an application for consent orders on the Commonwealth Courts Portal.

The recent Federal Court decision in FWO v Woolworths means that employers paying annualised salaries to award-covered staff need to ensure that every pay period independently meets all minimum award entitlements, and that comprehensive, accurate records are maintained.