Beware the march of time

  • Published 27.02.2024

Over-looked rule trips up a lawyer

Key Takeaways

It is relatively well known that the time for compliance with a Bankruptcy Notice passes after 21 days from the date it was served upon the debtor.

The Court (being the Federal Court of Australia or the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)) has jurisdiction to extend such time for compliance of a Bankruptcy Notice, however it may only do so if the application to extend time for compliance is filed before the expiration of the 21 days.

Employer successful in s11A defence regarding vaccine mandate

  • Published 15.02.2024

Martsoukos v Secretary, Department of Education (NSWPIC 2024)

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Key Takeaways

Worker successfully claims compensation for injury caused by COVID-19 vaccine

  • Published 15.02.2024

Shepherd v The State of South Australia (in right of the Department for Child Protection) (SAET 2024)

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Key Takeaways

Review of section 323 deductions for primary psychological injuries

  • Published 15.02.2024

Holmes v Secretary, Department of Education (NSWPICMP 2024)

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Key Takeaways

Employers Liability Newsletter - February 2024

  • Published 15.02.2024

Recent Decisions

Review of section 323 deductions for primary psychological injuries
Holmes v Secretary, Department of Education (NSWPICMP 2024)

Did you know that a bankrupt is disqualified from managing their self-managed superannuation fund?

  • Published 08.02.2024

Many bankrupts are unaware of, or underestimate, the impact of bankruptcy on their ability to continue to operate a self-managed superannuation fund.

Many think that as their superannuation is protected from bankruptcy, they can continue to manage their self-managed superannuation fund whilst bankrupt. This is not the case.