Category: Areas of Law

n the wake of the current situation, many people and their families have found themselves on the less prepared side of this pandemic, and whilst most are desperately reaching for...

On 1 March 2020, Victoria’s new Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 (Vic) came into operation, repealing and replacing the Guardianship and Administration Act 1986 (Vic).

Residential Tenancy laws govern the tenant’s renting experience, while contemporaneously ensuring that Landlords can effectively manage their properties. The changes effected, seek to circumvent disputes arising over repairs and maintenance,...

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to escalate across the country, family lawyers have been inundated with enquiries from co-parents with established custody arrangements about what they should be doing to...

In order to combat what would seem to be a quick snatch and grab at debts, the Federal Government has announced as part of its stimulus package, that it proposes...

The current climate threatens to wreak havoc with industry stakeholders - whether sole traders, sub-contractors, contractors, principals and head contractors, developers or investors.

How could the COVID-19 Crisis affect real estate in New South Wales? These unprecedented circumstances create many concerning and uncertain issues of which to be aware of.

Madison Marcus has received numerous enquiries with respect to intending travellers, bridging visas, bridging visa holders and temporary visa holders. From 9pm AEDT 20 March 2020, only Australian citizens, residents...

In the same way that we are all looking to solutions to keep our society protected, there are special measures that many businesses can take to ensure that they ultimately...

In view of the recent bush fires and coronavirus (COVID-19) disruption to markets across the world, business owners need to reassess their short term and medium term restructuring needs.

The Board of Madison Marcus is delighted to announce the promotion of Michael Mournehis to Associate in our Commercial Litigation team.

The Board of Madison Marcus is delighted to announce the appointment of Benoir Bayssari as a Director of the Firm.

5 key changes from the Sale of Land Amendment Act (Vic) (Amendment Act) came into effect on 1st March 2020 bringing with them significant consequences if not complied with.

Company Directors need to ensure that they are aware of and compliant with the new Illegal Phoenixing Laws that were introduced this week. The new phoenix offences will prohibit creditor-defeating...

Far too often players are left scratching their head trying to navigate through the disciplinary rules of their local association or sporting body, only to be more confused on what...

To view this article in Mandarin, please click here Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marise Payne have imposed a travel ban as of February 1st...

Recently the Courts have adopted a new approach to determining an application for security for costs. The purpose of a security for costs order is to protect a defendant in...

NSW Update: Legislative Reforms In a Nutshell Ahead of the upcoming Building Ministers Forum to take place in February 2020, the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation the Hon. Kevin...

NSW Update: Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 Like all good things, change has come to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (“the Act”),...

Australian citizens are the only people who have an automatic right of entry into Australia. Any holder of an Australian permanent visa has the right to remain in Australia indefinitely,...

To be an Australian citizen is an esteemed privilege. It unites us all as culturally diverse Australians with a common bond. Being an Australian citizen provides you with the stability...

Family violence is not accepted in Australia under any circumstances. If you are in Australia and have applied as a partner for certain permanent residence visas, you (and any member...