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Clive Palmer might be Australia’s sweetheart politician, but he is not always so successful in the Courts. Mr Palmer has had a variety of claims…

Lenders have a legal obligation to protect borrowers by lending responsibly. They should assess the borrower’s ability to repay without suffering substantial hardship and should…

Allowing for compensation for losses for non-performance in your contract is an important and frequently seen provision. However a recent hearing in the Victorian Civil…

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is a forum for resolving disputes between financial service providers and their clients. It has the power to adjudicate on certain…

The Court of Appeal has delivered a significant decision for property developers and purchasers of lots in proposed subdivisions “off the plan”. By way of background,…

The term "director" is normally used to describe a natural person that has consented to being appointed to that position.  However, a director may also…

Wills remove the doubts and difficulties that can arise when there is no evidence of a deceased person's wishes. The requirements for the validity of…

The Chief Justice of Western Australia recently delivered a lecture in relation to Access to Justice: the ability of people in the community to effectively…