Five ways the 2026 Federal Budget could affect family law property settlements
The 2026 Federal Budget may change how separating couples approach tax, property, trusts and settlement timing.
14 May 2026
The 2026 Federal Budget may change how separating couples approach tax, property, trusts and settlement timing.
A recent Supreme Court of Queensland decision has exposed a loophole concerning future property that could leave first-ranking secured creditors unprotected, even when comprehensive security deeds are in place. The case highlights the risks of relying solely on standard PPSA definitions when securing interests in future property.
If a business supplies a product that becomes, or may become, unsafe, it has a duty to quickly remove the risk to public safety, notify consumers and the responsible Commonwealth Minister and offer compensation publicly in accordance with Australian Consumer Law requirements.
The Fair Work Commission has handed down a decision to phase out junior rates in three modern awards.
Aidacare, a National Disability Insurance Scheme provider, has entered into a court-enforceable undertaking following the ACCC’s assertions of unfair contract terms and false or misleading representations regarding consumers’ rights to remedies for faulty products.
Amid rising unfair dismissal claims in schools, two recent Fair Work Commission decisions provide helpful guidance on when teacher misconduct justifies dismissal.
Family violence is now more clearly recognised within the property settlement framework. However, the case law is still catching up.
The Fair Work Commission recently upheld an employer’s decision to terminate a ferry customer service operator’s employment, finding that her medical incapacity prevented her from performing the inherent requirements of her role.
Discover how the latest changes to ancillary fund regulation (soon to be renamed ‘giving funds’) could reshape your charitable giving and affect Australian charities.
With some exceptions, whenever a consumer buys goods or services, consumer guarantees will apply. If you or your business fail to provide goods or services that meet these guarantees, you could face significant penalties.
The ATO has released a draft tax determination – TD 2025/D3. This determination clarifies the ATO’s views of the meaning of ‘provision of benefits’ and to ‘provide any benefit, directly or indirectly’ for ancillary funds.
Child support usually ends at 18. However, it can sometimes continue until the conclusion of high school and, in limited cases, the Court can order ongoing support for an adult child.