Compliance with Children’s Orders
Any orders made by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) should be followed unless an agreement is…
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Swaab 2022 Lawyer Interview Series | Carly Lennan
Why did you become a lawyer? I was one of those annoying kids walking around telling people from a very young age…
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Important Workplace Relations Changes Effective 1 July 2022
Employers and employees alike need to be aware of important changes in the workplace relations space, effective 1 July 2022. From…
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Landmark Statement on the Rights of Gig Economy Workers
Uber and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) have signed a joint Statement of Principles that calls for reform of the rights…
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The evolution of a legal team, introducing Swaab’s team servicing the property industry
The pace of transformation, increased volume and complexity of projects has continued unabated within the property sector. As one of…
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5.2% Increase to National Minimum Wage
As part of its Annual Wage Review for 2021 / 2022, an Expert Panel of the Fair Work Commission (FWC)…
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Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave To Be a Modern Award Entitlement
In a major decision arising from its Family and Domestic Violence Leave Review 2021 ([2022] FWCFB 2001) a three member Full Bench…
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Use of Audio and Video Recordings in Family Law cases
It’s no secret that we are glued to our smartphones. Thanks to technological advancements, we have a ‘one stop shop’…
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Swaab 2022 Lawyer Interview Series | Christian Marchant
Why did you become a lawyer? I grew up around the construction industry (4th generation on my mum’s side and 2nd…
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Pause before you Post – How social media can impact your Family Law matter
Irrespective of your feelings about social media – it is here to stay. In today’s social media world ‚it seems…
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