Security of Payments in Victoria: An introductory guide Security of payments Victoria is governed by the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 2002 (Vic), which provides a statutory process for construction contractors and suppliers to claim progress payments and resolve disputes efficiently. In 2023, a parliamentary inquiry commissioned by the Victoria Parliament determined […]
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An Introduction to the Magistrates Court of Victoria The Magistrates Court of Victoria is the principal court for summary and minor indictable matters in the state, hearing a wide range of civil, criminal, and regulatory cases. The Victorian justice system is mainly comprised of the following 3 courts and a tribunal: In today’s article, we […]
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The Importance of Privacy in Australia
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Residential tenancy law ACT governs the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in the Australian Capital Territory under the Residential Tenancies Act, including lease agreements, bonds, rent reviews and dispute resolution. Navigating the law about residential tenancy disputes in the State or Territory where you live, or where you own a residential investment property, […]
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When a tenant has not paid rent, landlords need to understand their legal rights and the appropriate steps for issuing notices, ending tenancy and recovering arrears. Are you a landlord in Australia? Does your tenant owe rent; or are they constantly behind on rent payments? If you need help understanding your rights as a landlord, […]
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Defamation Case Study: When Relationships Go Wrong Occasionally, I published an article which discusses defamation law in the context of a real life defamation case. Today, I am writing about the Victorian County Court case of Wang v Qin [2021] VCC 1906 (the Wang Case). This defamation case study examines how defamatory conduct can arise […]
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Residential Tenancies Act in Victoria imposes specific legal duties on landlords and tenants in Victoria regarding maintenance, repairs, rent and other obligations, and this overview explains how breaches occur and what consequences arise. Both landlords and tenants have obligations to one another in Victoria under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic) (the Act). The duties […]
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Brief overview of the responsibility of a property manager Property managing agents liability arises when a managing agent fails to meet legal duties owed to landlords, tenants, or third parties, potentially resulting in financial loss or legal claims. Most landlords in Victoria, and throughout Australia more broadly, use a managing agent to manage the day-to-day […]
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Misleading or Deceptive Conduct under Section 18 of the Australian Consumer Law Introduction Misleading and deceptive conduct under the Australian Consumer Law prohibits businesses from engaging in conduct that misleads or deceives consumers or other businesses. In the world of commerce, trust is the glue that holds transactions together. Consumers must be able to rely […]
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A Guide to Statutory Demands for both Creditors & Debtors in Australia This statutory demands guide explains what statutory demands are, how they are used to recover debts, key legal requirements, and how respondents can respond under Australian law. A statutory demand is a formal, written notice issued by a creditor to a debtor (which […]
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