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February 25, 2026
By Kevin Noble
Debt Recovery, Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Have you been served with a statutory demand?

Being served with a statutory demand can be confronting. It is one of the most powerful debt recovery tools available to creditors, and ignoring it can place a company at real risk of being wound up.Below is a straightforward guide to what a statutory demand is, why it matters, and the steps you can take. […]

January 22, 2026
By Kevin Noble
Employment Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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High Court confirms: Employees can recover compensation for psychological injury caused by unfair dismissal

In a major shift for Australian employment law, the High Court of Australia has confirmed for the first time that an employee can recover damages for psychological injury caused by the way their employment was terminated. The decision in Elisha v Vision Australia Ltd [2024] HCA 50 significantly reshapes the risk profile for employers when […]

Self-Representation and AI: A growing risk in Australian Courts

Australian courts are increasingly encountering self-represented litigants who rely on generative AI tools to prepare court documents, research the law, or draft submissions. While AI can seem like an easy shortcut when someone cannot afford a lawyer, the reality is that it often creates more problems than it solves. Courts are now issuing formal warnings […]

October 31, 2025
By Kevin Noble
Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing
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NSW rental law reforms: key changes for landlords and tenants

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 and associated Regulation 2025 have now taken effect, marking a significant overhaul of residential tenancy laws in New South Wales. While some changes commenced on 31 October 2024, the majority of reforms commenced earlier this year on 19 May 2025, with enforcement by NSW Fair Trading, including via a […]

Defamation Risks – On the Pitch and Online

The law of defamation, which exists to protect individuals from reputational damage, has become particularly relevant in sporting contexts where athletes’ reputations can be tarnished by comments made both online and offline. In the sporting world, defamatory remarks have historically been communicated through print media, public statements, or photographs. However, with the prevalence of social […]

September 25, 2024
By Kevin Noble
Building & Construction, Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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2024 Security of Payment Law Amendment

The 2024 Security of Payment Law Amendment has introduced pivotal changes to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (“SOPA”). One of the critical updates is in Section 8(2), which directly impacts contractors’ entitlements to progress payments. This section delineates the conditions under which a contractor may or may not be […]

Can you sue the Weather Bureau if they get it wrong?

Weather is a topic that often forms part of our daily conversations and in particular the ability (or inability) of the weather bureau to give accurate predictions of the weather. Many of the decisions that we make in our day to day lives are reliant upon what the weather prediction is for that day. In […]

Defamation Reforms Passed in NSW

NSW has become the first state to legislate national defamation reforms that aim to modernise the law in Australia and bring it more into line with leading overseas jurisdictions such as the UK. The Defamation Amendment Bill 2020 passed both houses of the NSW Parliament on Thursday, 6 August. The reforms, which were agreed upon […]

How to legally access your neighbours land

If you were to enter another person’s land without their consent or without a lawful reason you would be trespassing. So what if you required access to your neighbour’s property to carry out work on your own land but they refused you access? What are your legal options? In NSW, the Local Court has the […]

Have you considered online dispute resolution?

Courts can be frustrating places at times. Dispute resolution through the Court system can be slow, expensive and ultimately not deliver you the result you really wanted or needed. It is important to keep in mind that there are many alternatives to the Court process that may work for you and your circumstances. Mediation involves […]

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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Have you been served with a statutory demand?

High Court confirms: Employees can recover compensation for psychological injury caused by unfair dismissal

Self-Representation and AI: A growing risk in Australian Courts

NSW rental law reforms: key changes for landlords and tenants

Defamation Risks – On the Pitch and Online

2024 Security of Payment Law Amendment

Can you sue the Weather Bureau if they get it wrong?

Defamation Reforms Passed in NSW

How to legally access your neighbours land

Have you considered online dispute resolution?

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