On 22 August 2024, the Albanese Government introduced the second stage of reforms to the family law system, being the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024.

When the Ukraine visa schemes were introduced by the UK Government, most of the visa applicants submitted their applications from outside the UK and then had to wait until their visa applications would be processed by the Home Office.

In the case of Walller v Barrett, Tran J at the County Court in Victoria recognised a separate tort of invasion of privacy under Australian common law.

The death or incapacitation of a loved one is one of the most painful experiences in life. The grief can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, at this time, disputes often arise about the deceased’s estate and/or related family trusts.

This year there’s been unprecedented focus and press coverage on family violence in Australia, for an incredibly tragic reason: during the first 5 months of this year, we have witnessed an escalation in the number of women killed as a result of family violence.

In another key decision regarding legal professional privilege the Federal Court has ruled that a company waived privilege by disclosing a report to ASIC, despite a voluntary disclosure agreement (VDA) aiming to restrict its use.

Significant advances in technology has resulted in a shift in the types of evidence relied upon by family law litigants. When it comes to recordings, whether audio or video, it is no longer a matter of black or white, or one version of events against the other.