Category: Updates

We are often asked to prepare “cost recovery” by-laws to recover costs that an owners corporation incurs as a result of by-law breaches. The costs sought to be recovered usually...

Join us on March 5th, 2023, at Rouse Hill for the Pawsitive Steps event day! Mind Connections allows you to connect with others, learn about the benefits of animal interaction,...

Deliveroo’s withdrawal from Australia last Wednesday, 16 November 2022, made public news when the fast-food delivery enterprise was placed into voluntary administration, effective immediately. The decision, which had been in...

CASE BACKGROUND 4. ASIC’s concerns were that Tlou did not have a reasonable basis to make the statements or that the statements were not factually correct. GREENWASHING EXPLAINED As ASIC...

Last Thursday the Madison Marcus Team joined Ikon Services at the Fullerton Hotel, Sydney for the 2022 Australian Financial Review ‘Most Innovative Companies Awards Night’. The evening revealed the top...

Article was written by Vicky Grillakis On 22 September 2022, telecommunications giant, Optus, notified the Australian Cyber Security Centre, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and other relevant...

Article written by Michael Short News reports have recently reported that the families of two Uber Eats riders who died during their employment with Uber Eats have filed applications for...

Anthony Malouf’s client was awarded a payout after falling between a moving train and the platform when her bag was caught in the door. Ms Chol was awarded more than...

REFLECTIONS ON THE ELEVATED IMPORTANCE OF ESG IN LAW In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Madison Marcus, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Madison...

WITH GUEST SPEAKER THE HON. CHRIS MINNS MP  Tuesday, 16th August 2022, The Australian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Business Luncheon with the Hon. Chris Minns MP. Chris...

The Australian Law Awards took place last Friday, 12th August 2022 at Royal Randwick Race Course. See the below highlights from an exceptional night to acknowledge some of the best...

The Partner of the Year Awards has wrapped up for 2022, serving as a platform and awards program that identifies the legal partners, or partners equivalent, across individual practice areas...

NSW STATE BUDGET FOR 2022-2023 Article written by David Low / CHANGES TO CERTAIN NSW STATE PROPERTY TAXES IN 2022 BUDGET: DO THEY AFFECT YOU? For certain first home buyers:...

NSWSC 624 GOODWIN STREET DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD ATF JESMOND UNIT TRUST V DSD BUILDERS PTY LTD (IN LIQ) Article written by Jina Kim Court awards damages against Builder’s Director in...

Madison Marcus Client XE Sports Group, backed by former professional footballer and global icon Tim Cahill, announced last night they will enter Season 3 of Extreme E, the sport for purpose...

The Australian Law Awards is an event that celebrates the best and brightest lawyers in the country and recognises them for their hard work and contribution to the legal field....

What do a lawyer, retired Soccer star and seasoned CEO have in common? It started with a dream, vision, and a fresh approach to an old problem— unaffordable EV (Electronic...

Anthony Malouf, a respected legal professional with decades of experience, has joined Madison Marcus as a Senior Partner. He brings deep expertise in family law, commercial law, and family office...

JANUARY 2022  PART 1 – REGULATORY REFORM  ASIC 1. CRYPTO ASSETS  ASIC released Information paper 225 in August 2021 that details ASIC’s intention to update authorisation for Responsible Entities of...

We are pleased to announce that David Low has been appointed as a Director at Madison Marcus. David has more than 25 years’ experience advising corporate, institutional and other clients in...

REDUCING SOCIAL ISOLATIONS FOR SENIORS   Over the past twelve months, Madison Marcus has provided staff with the opportunity to volunteer with our charity partner Exodus Youth Worx. The MM Team provides support...

Game, Set, Match. In the past week, we have all been captivated by the unprecedented standoff between international tennis superstar and Australian Open defending champion Novak Djokovic against the Australian...

The world of construction and infrastructure is very complex. If you need a construction lawyer in Australia, we, at Madison Marcus, can assist you. Call us now.

Bechara Shamieh: Setting the Standard for Excellence at Madison Marcus Twenty-twenty has been a challenging year across industries. Despite this, Bechara Shamieh, Director at Madison Marcus, continues to lead by...

The Building Commissioner’s powers are extensive and are broadening under changes to the governing legislation.  Many builders and developers have already experienced a vigorous audit process after receiving Prohibition Orders. The...

  We are proud to announce that James Moir has been appointed as a Director at Madison Marcus. James leads the Strata Division of Madison Marcus and was admitted as a solicitor...

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On 23 August 2021 the Australian Government announced the establishment of the Australian Agriculture visa to build on the highly successful existing Pacific schemes. This visa responds to workforce shortages...

Retail / Commercial Leases during the pandemic Though the CTRS and the Victorian Government’s Jobkeeper Payment Scheme ended on 28 March 2021, lockdowns continue to remain a very real part...

Can your employer ask you to get the COVID-19 vaccine? What if you refuse? Or, if you’re an employer, can you insist staff get the vaccine? As the vaccine rollout...

While the COVID-19 situation in Sydney remains challenging, in welcome news, construction can resume on Saturday 31 July in Greater Sydney (including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour)....

Some categories of visas require applicants to be outside of Australia at the time the visa is granted. The Immigration Department is aware that COVID-19 travel restrictions are affecting visa...

Western Sydney Airport forces rezoning of properties – where does this leave residents? In October 2020, the NSW Government rezoned all land surrounding the airport at Badgerys Creek. The rezoning...

For businesses that have suffered economic impact due to COVID-19, the question often arises: how continual will operations be once the pandemic ends? The provisional protections under the Corporations Act,...

The NSW government has today announced its 2020-21 budget. A part of the budget announcement by NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet was a proposal to reform the State’s archaic stamp duty...

Earlier this year, we reported on the New South Wales Government’s COVID-19 relief regulations for retail and other commercial tenants. Those regulations expired on 24 October 2020 but have been...

On Tuesday, 6 October 2020, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the Federal Budget which was largely defined by the COVID-19 pandemic. At a glance A wide range of sectors and...

Currently, nationwide travel restrictions remain in place, affecting thousands of people wishing to exit or enter Australia. A request for a ‘travel exemption’ is the only means by which some...

If a tenant breaches a lease for non-payment of rent, there is a fundamental breach which gives a landlord the right to terminate the lease and take possession of the...

On 4 August 2020, the world was shocked by the horrific explosion in Beirut, Lebanon which has killed at least 135 people and injured more than 5000 others. The stories...

The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) COVID‑19 Regulation 2020 generally prohibits, until 14 October 2020, subject to further extension (the moratorium period), a landlord from giving a tenant who is a member...

The NSW Government has announced that between Monday, 15th June 2020 to Tuesday, 23rd June 2020, applicants will be able to directly apply for nomination under the subclass 491 visa.

An opinion piece prepared by our Global Mobility and Immigration specialists

With a view to encouraging the commencement of new home builds and renovations the Federal Government has announced a stimulus package named “HomeBuilder” which is available to eligible occupier-owners, including...

As State and Territory governments ease restrictions around the country, Sport Australia has released a Return to Sport Toolkit

GOVERNMENT RELEASES THE NATIONAL PRINCIPLES FOR THE RESUMPTION OF SPORT AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES

Further to our recent article about our team’s big NCAT victory in having an owner fined for Airbnb letting and winning a costs order (click here to view), a recent...

From next weekend property inspections and on-site auctions will be permitted to be held after a six-week limited prohibition subject to strict guidelines being observed.

NSW Parliament releases “Regulation of building standards, building quality and building disputes” final report. The final report of the Public Accountability Committee, “Regulation of building standards, building quality and building...

The Australian Government has made some variations to the Temporary Activities (Subclass 408) visa. In effect, a new stream has been developed to allow the visa holder to remain in...