A Will is a legal document which sets out how you as the Will-maker (“the Testator”) want your assets to be dealt with after you die. When thinking about what to do in your Will, there are a number of matters you should consider. One of the first things to think about is who you […]
Consumers are protected under the Australian Consumer Law. Consumers who acquire services for personal, domestic or household use, which have a value less than $40,000 are protected. This limit of $40,000 does not apply to motor vehicles. The general protections are against: Unconscionable conduct; Misleading and deceptive conduct; and Unfair terms in contracts. There are […]
As a general rule, the Courts try to give effect to the intention of Will makers, even where a Will may have been drafted by the Will maker themselves without being properly signed or witnessed. This is the reason why proper Will Preparation is so important. Wills that are not properly signed or witnessed are […]
When buying a home there are several tips to choosing a great Real Estate Agent. Â Firstly you should make sure that your Real Estate Agent is licenced. Â Check your local state consumer protection agency for this information. Secondly you should do some research so that you understand the sale prices of homes for rent or […]
The NSW State Government has announced plans to adopt the main recommendations of the Callinan Review handed down in September 2016. That review focused on the impact of the lockout laws on small businesses and the tourism industry compared with emergency admissions as a result of alcohol related violence since their introduction in 2014. The government […]
MEDIA RELEASE Brazel Moore Compensation Lawyers, have taken on insurance giant NRMA and come up trumps. Peter Moore, a Central Coast Lawyer specialising in Compensation Law, has successfully represented a local client, Bob (not his real name), in a third party motor vehicle accident claim against a person insured by insurance giant, NRMA Insurance. The NRMA […]
The Queensland State Government has finally followed several other states around Australia and abolished the so-called “gay panic” defence to murder as part of a raft of changes to the Criminal Code. The partial defence to murder had previously allowed defendants to argue for a reduced charge of manslaughter by claiming that their actions were […]
A recent landmark decision has been handed down in the Workers Compensation Commission. A Government employee died of a hear attach whilst at a work related conference. Â The Insurer denied liability as it said that the nature of the workers employment did not result in a significantly greater risk of the worker suffering an injury. […]
In 2012, the NSW workers compensation system was overhauled resulting in drastic changes to benefits available to injured workers. However, not all workers were affected by the changes. The following workers are exempt from all of the 2012 changes: Police Officers; Paramedics; Fire Fighters; Coal Miners; Workers who make dust diseases claims. If you are […]
As most people are no doubt aware, the Police normally require a Warrant to undertake a search of a private premise or to conduct a personal search on a person. Â However, there are some circumstances when the Police do not require a warrant to search a premise or person. A Police Officer may enter a […]
