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Avoiding end-of-lease surprises: What you need to know about make good obligations
Laura Bazouni || December 15, 2025
When a commercial or retail lease comes to an end, both landlords and tenants face one final hurdle – the ‘make good’ obligations contained in the lease. These obligations set out the condition in which the tenant must return the premises to the landlord at the end of the term.
Year-end land tax and foreign surcharge – What you need to know
Stephen Lau, Kate Sohn || December 9, 2025
With 31 December 2025 fast approaching, if you have not done so already, we encourage you to review/double check your property arrangements and documentation. Assessments for land tax and foreign surcharge are issued around this time, and understanding your obligations now can help you avoid unexpected liabilities.
Key changes to Paid Parental Leave under Baby Priya’s Law
Victoria Quayle || December 2, 2025
Last month, the Australian Government passed landmark legislation called the Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya's) Act 2025, providing additional protections for employees who receive employer-funded paid parental leave.
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Changing a child’s name after separation
Nicole Stevens || November 12, 2025
Separation can bring with it a range of emotions and the dispute between separating parents can be far and wide, including whether the surname of a child should be retained or changed.
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Can you be bound to an agreement even though it doesn’t comply with legislation?
Nicole Stevens || October 23, 2025
A Binding Financial Agreement is a document that separating couples can enter into to divide their assets as an alternative to Court Orders. Once entered into, the Agreement overrides the jurisdiction of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to make property orders.
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When child support doesn’t cover the costs – What you can do
Madison Kelly || October 9, 2025
In Australia, child support is governed by the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 (Cth). It is processed through Services Australia (Child Support) where a formulaic approach is taken to determine the amount of child support payable by one parent to the other.
Conveyancing and Real Property Amendment Bill 2025 – Addressing the uncertainty around put options in NSW
Chris Tohme || October 7, 2025
The Conveyancing and Real Property Amendment Bill 2025, which became law on 15 August 2025, amends the Conveyancing Act 1919 and Real Property Act 1900
ATO sets focus areas for small business compliance
Stephen Lau || October 3, 2025
The ATO has outlined its current compliance priorities for small businesses, with a clear message: most businesses do the right thing, but those who don’t will face closer scrutiny.
Division 1 and Division 2 of the Court – What’s the difference?
Madison Kelly || October 2, 2025
Prior to the amendments made to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) in 2021, family law matters were determined by one of the following two Courts - The Federal Circuit Court of Australia or The Family Court of Australia.
Drawing the line – Recent case law on Australian tax residency
Stephen Lau || September 24, 2025
Three recent Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) decisions shows that tax residency remains a material and relevant focus area.

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