March 25, 2022

On 21 March 2022, Labor leader, Peter Malinauskas, was sworn in as the 47th Premier of South Australia (SA). The Labor party secured a resounding victory over the former Marshall Liberal Government…

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March 04, 2022

In order for any work health and safety policy or requirement to be truly effective, “buy-in” is needed from the people who fall within the scope of the policy. With so much “noise” created by media and misinformation, it’s more important than ever for an organisation to think carefully about how they communicate with their workers about vaccinations and other control measures that may generate concerns and paranoia.

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January 13, 2022

To Our Valued Clients, Colleagues and Associates Due to the SA Governments advice for people to work from home where possible for the next 2 – 3 weeks, the firm has decided that all staff will work…

Firm News
December 23, 2021

The (Commonwealth) Family Court of Australia and the accompanying Family Law Act commenced in 1975. At that time, it was heralded as modernising family law with a no-fault system for divorce after…

Family Law
December 22, 2021

Compulsory vaccination for COVID-19 In late November, South Australia reopened its borders to Victoria and New South Wales. Many employers have introduced a compulsory vaccination policy in response…

Employment, Workplace Relations & Safety
December 09, 2021

South Australia Aged Care facilities will need to monitor developments in Victoria and New South Wales carefully as open borders change the “risk environment".

Employment, Workplace Relations & Safety Health & Aged Care
November 18, 2021

The end of the year is fast approaching, which means the Christmas office parties are just around the corner. It is one of the few times of the year where employers and employees alike can sit back…

Employment, Workplace Relations & Safety
October 20, 2021

Compulsory Vaccination for COVID-19 Many employers have either introduced or are planning to introduce a compulsory vaccination policy. A common term of such a policy is that an employee is unable to…

Employment, Workplace Relations & Safety
October 08, 2021

Preliminary Going through a separation is a difficult time for most people. However, whether you choose to end your relationship or the decision is made by your partner, there are several things you…

Family Law
October 07, 2021

As the virus that causes COVID-19 evolves, employers are being forced to reconsider the need for their workers to be vaccinated, so how has the Delta variant changed things?

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