Category: Areas of Law

Strata owners across NSW now have six (6) years to claim damages when their owners corporation fails to repair and maintain common property. This massive legislative change to section 106(6)...

TfNSW Job Cuts: Streamlining or Sidestepping Fair Work? Transport for NSW (TFNSW) has recently announced plans to cut more than 1,200 roles. These include around 950 corporate, administrative, and award-covered...

Strata Law Reforms Commence in NSW – 1 July 2025 Significant legislative reforms to the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) are now in effect as of 1 July 2025....

This article explores the regulatory framework governing Dual Occupancy Controls, with particular reference to the following planning legislation: State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 (NSW); State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt...

Data breaches are no longer rare or exceptional. They are becoming routine, and the legal consequences are growing just as fast as the risks. ASIC has previously informed businesses that...

NSW Government Launches Pre-Sale Finance Guarantee to Accelerate Housing Construction On 24 June 2025, the NSW Government released a policy titled Pre-Sale Finance Guarantee as part of the 2025–26 Budget....

A major change to Australian privacy law came into effect on 10 June 2025. Individuals now have the legal right to sue for serious invasions of privacy, creating direct legal...

Yesterday’s judgment in Lattouf v Australian Broadcasting Corporation (“the ABC”) serves as a compelling and yet another cautionary reminder to employers of the legal and reputational risks associated with failing...

Today’s judgment in Lattouf v Australian Broadcasting Corporation (“the ABC”) is a strong reminder to employers about the legal and reputational risks of mishandling disciplinary procedures. This is especially critical...

How You Hold Property Decides If Your Will Controls It. Know the difference: Sole Owner, Joint Tenant or Tenant-In-Common. When planning your estate, one crucial factor is often overlooked: how...

Celebrating Legal Insight at the ABSC Inc. Gala Dinner Madison Marcus was honoured to attend the 2025 Australian Business Summit Council Inc. (ABSC Inc.) Annual Gala Dinner on Friday, 2...

Successful Application to Remove a Liquidator Without Allegation of Wrongdoing Overview of the Decision A recent Federal Court decision clarified when a liquidator can be removed, even without any allegation...

Who Needs to Meet AML Compliance for Real Estate? COMMENCING 1 JULY 2026 From 1 July 2026, AML compliance for real estate agents and property developers will become mandatory under...

Paul Vergotis, a Planning Environment Lawyer and Law Society Accredited Specialist in Planning & Environment Law, has joined Madison Marcus as a Partner in the firm’s Planning, Environment & Government (PEG)...

Unlocking Dubai: Roundtable Highlights for Australian Tech Expansion As Dubai rapidly evolves into a global innovation hub, it is becoming a leading destination for Australian tech companies seeking international expansion....

Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) is revolutionising industries at an unprecedented pace, and the legal sector is no exception. As businesses and professionals adopt AI-driven tools, questions about accuracy, reliability,...

Liability Cemented: High Court Declares Full Developer and Builder Liability In a highly anticipated ruling for the construction and development industry, the High Court of Australia has confirmed that developers...

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission indeed hit the nail in the coffin with their Smart Tip: “it’s estimated that nearly half of all Australians die without a will, or...

Federal Government Budget 2025-2026 The Federal Budget has confirmed several items dealing with housing at a micro level. We have previously reviewed  Help to Buy Scheme. Another key housing policy...

Federal Government Budget 2025-2026 The Federal Budget has confirmed several items dealing with housing at a micro level. One (1) key announcement dealing with housing is the Help to Buy...

Must Payment Claims Under the Security of Payment Act Relate Directly to Construction Work? Although the answer might appear obvious, a recent decision held by the New South Wales Court...

The AML/CTF Amendment Bill 2024 On 29 November 2024, Parliament passed the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024 (Bill) to amend the current AML/CTF Act. The Bill includes...

In a recent incident that has garnered widespread attention, two nurses from Bankstown Hospital in Sydney were suspended today after appearing in a social media video making anti-Semitic remarks and...

Understanding the National Employment Standards & the Evolution of Flexible Working Arrangements in Australia As we begin the new year, one of the most common discussions with our clients is...

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) puts it plainly: “It’s estimated that nearly half of all Australians die without a Will, or ‘intestate’. Don’t let this happen to you....

Car Space Causes Controversy in Mosman Case Note: CAHCJH Pty Ltd v Mosman Municipal Council A recent Land and Environment Court decision highlights the importance of not underestimating the significance...

ESG—Environmental, Social, and Governance—has become a popular buzzword in today’s business landscape. But it’s more than just a catchy phrase or a marketing pitch. At its core, ESG is about...

Regulating Noise Levels in Licensed Premises The NSW Government’s latest initiative is transforming how communities thrive after dark, offering an intuitive approach to managing the night-time economy. By regulating operating...

What You Don’t Know About Superannuation and Your Estate Superannuation Entitlements Did You Know: As of 31 March 2023, the total member assets of the Australian Superannuation Industry surpassed $2.1...

From Assistance to Anarchy: The Legal Risks of AI Hallucinations The waves created in the marketplace by generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been increasing exponentially in recent years as the...

Key Lessons from a Recent Unfair Dismissal Case: The Use of Post-Termination Information Recently, our firm successfully represented a top-performing salesman in the heavy industry sector who alleged his employer...

California passes legislation aimed at AI regulation. The bill, to enact the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Systems Act, was passed on 30 August 2024. Subject to...

Don’t Let the CrowdStrike – Reboot Your Cyber Resilience Practices Now! You didn’t have to travel far to hear or experience the effects of the CrowdStrike outage incident.  An apparently...

5,000 Skilled Visa Nomination Places to Victoria, Australia The Australian Government has allocated 5,000 skilled visa nomination places to Victoria for the 2024-25 program. Victoria’s allocation consists of: Skilled Nominated...

Madison Marcus is excited to share the news of another successful visa outcome! Anagarika Mahesha and Anagarika Sumudu have arrived in Sydney for their Dhamma tour, a journey that will...

In an increasingly digital world, cyber resilience has become a cornerstone of operational security for financial institutions. Recognising the critical need to bolster defences against evolving cyber threats, the Australian...

In May 2024, our article ‘FAR is here and now’ provided a summary of the key changes for accountable entities under the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR).  In this article, we...

League Table & DA Assessment Times The NSW Government has recently introduced a league table that ranks all NSW councils by the average number of days the council takes to...

The Right to Disconnect: Business Impact Starting 26 August 2025, Australian businesses are required to respect an employee’s Right to Disconnect. In a nutshell, this restricts an employer’s ability to...

Madison Marcus is excited to announce the launch of our new Insurance Division. This strategic expansion is part of our ongoing commitment to delivering top-tier legal services in insurance law...

In the past financial year, nearly 3,000 building companies in Australia have gone into liquidation. This alarming statistic, highlighted in a recent article by the Australian Financial Review, is a...

The City of Sydney Council is often at the forefront of town planning policies designed to control housing diversity and affordability.  The City’s latest initiative is designed to curtail an...

Full and Frank Financial Disclosures are a fundamental principle in Australian family law property and financial matters.  It requires individuals who have separated and are involved in a family law...

Industrial Manslaughter The New South Wales (NSW) Government has introduced this new offence of industrial manslaughter through amendments to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. This legislative change forms...

We are thrilled to announce that Eric Boone, one of our esteemed team members at Madison Marcus, has been nominated for the prestigious Mentor of the Year award at the...

Former spouses dealing with the division of the property pool in family law property settlement matters are ordinarily, and understandably, going through a difficult and acrimonious period of their lives....

Most people try to avoid going to Court as the process can be long, stressful and expensive, whether you are prosecuting or defending a claim. However, there are circumstances in...

This article examines two decisions of the Land and Environment Court, one very recent and the other relatively recent, where the Court considered planning controls designed to mitigate the “urban...

The Australian Government’s Migration Strategy, introduced in December 2023, has set forth a vision for reshaping Australia’s migration system. This strategy aims to address various challenges and opportunities within the...

The high-stakes defamation lawsuit against Netflix and its hit show “Baby Reindeer” is one of a series of defamation claims against the streaming giant, its filmmakers, and content creators. Recently,...