AI notetakers at work: what the law says about recording meetings
Recording a private conversation in NSW is an offence — even one you are part of. What employers must do before rolling out AI meeting assistants, and whether you can record your manager.
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Selling a deceased estate property in NSW
Probate, the transmission application, the ATO clearance certificate and the two-year capital gains window — the three clocks running under an ordinary sale.
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What actually happens between exchange and settlement
The cooling-off period, the six-week wait, electronic settlement and the final inspection — what is really going on while your phone stays quiet.
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Property settlement: the four steps NSW courts follow
There is no 50/50 rule. The process a court actually works through — and what changed when family violence became an express consideration in June 2025.
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Prenups in Australia: how BFAs actually work
Binding financial agreements are real and enforceable — if done exactly right. What they can cover, and the timing mistake that undoes them.
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BFA or consent orders: which one fits?
Two very different ways to make a property agreement stick — court-approved orders versus a private contract, compared plainly.
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Your child hasn't been returned — what now?
Recovery orders explained: who can apply, what the court and police can do, and why the first day or two matters.
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Do grandparents have rights to see their grandchildren?
No automatic rights — but real standing. What NSW grandparents can do when they are kept from their grandchildren.
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Can final parenting orders be changed?
Children grow and circumstances change. When orders can change by agreement — and what a significant change means in court.
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Buying off the plan in the Hills District
Sunset clauses, disclosure statements, the stamp duty deferral and what happens when the building is finished — what Box Hill, Gables and Norwest buyers are really signing.
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The NSW building reforms that were quietly deferred
Four building protections were pushed back in June 2026 — one indefinitely. One headline Bill passed on 5 August; the other has not moved since May. The actual state of play.
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Conflict of interest rules for government project contractors
Private contractors on NSW government projects carry their own conflict-of-interest duties — what the rules require and where the traps are.
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Legal Aid family law changes: who still qualifies in NSW?
From 1 July 2026, most family law grants are limited to clients affected by domestic violence or who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander — what changed and what your options are.
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The 2026 Contract for Sale: what buyers and sellers need to know
The contract behind every NSW sale was overhauled from 1 June 2026 — and an outdated one can now let your buyer walk away with their deposit.
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Why your conveyancer suddenly needs your ID
New anti-money laundering rules started on 1 July 2026 — here is what buyers and sellers must have ready to protect their settlement date.
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Is Australia getting a “death tax”?
No formal death tax — but the 2026 Budget's CGT changes are now law from 1 July 2027, and trust changes are still proposed. What it means for inheritances.
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Do you have to move out of the home when you separate?
Usually neither partner has to leave — and moving out does not give up your share. What to weigh up before you go.
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Building defects in NSW: your rights and the new 10-year cover
Your statutory warranties last 2 and 6 years and can’t be signed away. A plain-English guide, plus what’s changing in 2026.
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What happens if your builder goes broke?
A wave of NSW builder collapses has left families mid-build and subbies unpaid. A plain-English guide to Home Building Compensation cover and your next steps.
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Partner visas in 2026: why your application must be “decision-ready”
Home Affairs now expects complete applications up front, with often one chance to respond. What couples in NSW need to know.
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The right to disconnect now covers small business
Since 26 August 2025, the right to disconnect applies to small businesses too. Here is what it means for NSW employers and employees.
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Australia's 2026 visa changes: workers, students and employers
From 1 July 2026, skilled visa income thresholds rise and student visa rules stay tighter. A plain-English guide for NSW.
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Is your super covered by your will? Why your biggest asset may not be
Superannuation is often the biggest asset a family has, yet it usually sits outside your will. Here is how death benefit nominations work in NSW.
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Payday super starts 1 July 2026: what every NSW employer needs to know
From 1 July 2026, super is paid with every pay run — not quarterly. A plain-English guide to the new rules and how to get your business ready.
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Who gets the dog? Pets are no longer just “property”
New family law rules from June 2025 give pets their own place in a separation. Here is what changed and what it means for you.
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Getting paid on time: Security of Payment for subcontractors
A plain-English update on NSW's Security of Payment rules and the 2024 changes that help protect subcontractor cash flow.
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