On 19 June 2019, the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 (Vic) came into force in Victoria. It allows Victorians who are suffering from a terminal illness, and who meet strict criteria, to request access to voluntary assisted dying.
Any cursory search of ‘identity theft help’ will give you hundreds of results on how to avoid and protect yourself from identity theft. However, if the worst happens, how do you respond to, and deal with, the ongoing effects and consequences of identity theft?
At the commencement of leasing any commercial property, you should sign a commercial lease. The lease should detail the circumstances in which it can be terminated and such conditions for termination may differ from lease to lease. Accredited Property Law Specialist, Andre Ong explains.
In Victoria, if a person dies without a Will, they are said to have died intestate and their estate will be distributed in the manner set out in the Administration and Probate Act 1958 (Vic). In late 2017, significant changes were introduced to the intestacy provisions of the Act, with the aim of making intestacy laws fairer and more consistent with the practices of other States and Territories.
The 2019 federal election promises to be the most significant election for employment and industrial relations since 2007, when Labor defeated the Coalition by promising to wind back the Coalition government's controversial WorkChoices legislation.
Unlike purchasing a house, a unit or any other established dwelling, when you buy off the plan, there is no finished building for you to walk through or inspect. Whilst there are a number of positives that can result from buying off the plan, such as tax incentives (e.g. stamp duty concessions) and having more time to save for a deposit, there are a number of added risks and complexities that can arise in these transactions.
What does it mean if you've been served? If you have been served with a court document, this means that a party (known as the Plaintiff or Applicant) has commenced legal proceedings against you or your company (known as the Defendant or Respondent).
The Co-Invest Scheme is a scheme that provides employees and contractors in the construction industry in Victoria with portable long service leave. If you are an employer with employees carrying out certain works, there is a reasonable chance that you need to be making Co-Invest contributions on behalf of your employees.
There are several types of Powers of Attorney available, which operate via several different documents. Each document is designed to deal with different situations and events.To help plan for your future as effectively as possible, we outline the situations where the different types of Powers of Attorney are commonly utilised.
A caveatable interest is an interest in a property that allows a caveat to be registered on title to the property. A Caveat can be a very useful tool to protect your interest in a property. However, in Victoria, there are quite strict rules governing instances where you can lodge a caveat.
