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Proposed domestic violence bill not necessarily the answer to shared custody disputes
June 18, 2020
A private member’s bill has been introduced into parliament by Federal Labor MP Graham Perrett in response to the shocking murder of Brisbane woman Hannah Clarke and her three children at the hands of her former partner. The family law bill aims to remove what Mr Perrett describes as confusing laws around child custody arrangements. […]
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Your entitlement to claim for assistance as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident explained
June 5, 2020
PART 3. Motor Vehicle Accident Claims:   Involved in a motor vehicle accident which was not your fault? You may be able to claim for the assistance you receive because of your injuries Sometimes after a motor vehicle accident a family member or friend will provide assistance to an injured person who can no longer […]
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Your entitlement to claim for economic loss as a result of a motor vehicle accident explained
May 27, 2020
PART 2. Motor Vehicle Accident Claims: If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident which was not your fault, you may be able to make a claim for economic loss. Under certain circumstances, economic loss can be claimed for the injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The loss is claimed for both […]
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Your entitlement to claim for pain and suffering as a result of a motor vehicle accident explained
May 27, 2020
PART 1. Motor Vehicle Accident Claims: If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident which was not your fault, you may be able to claim for pain and suffering A claim for pain and suffering (non-economic loss) for the past and future can be made but only if certain criteria in the relevant […]
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Changes to South Australia's Land Tax regime is imminent
May 20, 2020
The South Australian government has introduced new land tax changes which are set to take effect from midnight 30 June 2020. Given South Australia has the highest land tax rate in Australia the reforms are aimed at making the land tax system fairer and make South Australia a more competitive place to do business. The […]
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Having a valid and up-to-date Will in place provides peace of mind
May 13, 2020
There is nothing like the threat of a coronavirus to give people pause to consider the importance of having a valid and up-to-date Will in place. A Will is a legal document that sets out your final wishes. In accordance with the Wills Act 1936 (SA) a valid Will is one that meets specific technical […]
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