A faulty appliance, a jacket that fell apart after one wash, a “repair” that didn’t fix the problem — most Australians run into a warranty or refund dispute at some point. The good news is that consumers in Australia have strong statutory protections that exist independently of any store policy or manufacturer’s warranty. The less…
Discovering that you’ve been left out of a loved one’s will, or that the terms don’t reflect what you expected, can be an unsettling experience on top of grief. In Australia, the law recognises that wills don’t always get it right — and in many cases, eligible people have options to challenge a will they…
Whether you’re renting a home, leasing a shopfront, or trying to get a bond back that a landlord won’t release, disputes between landlords and tenants are one of the most common legal issues Australians face. Most of the time these disagreements start small — a delayed repair, a disputed inspection report, confusion over notice periods…
Losing a job is stressful enough without wondering whether the way it happened was fair. In Australia, the law does draw a line between a dismissal that was harsh, unjust or unreasonable and one that, however painful, was lawful. Understanding where that line sits is the first step to knowing whether it’s worth instructing a…
Binding financial agreements — commonly called prenups when signed before marriage, or postnups when signed during a relationship — are becoming a more routine part of relationship planning in Australia, not just something reserved for high-net-worth couples. But there’s a lot of confusion about how much protection they actually offer if a relationship ends. The…