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Up in Smoke? What You Need to Know About Victoria’s New Tobacco Laws

Author Kubra Zeynep Gungor, Tammie Moorhouse
Published 2 July 2025

From 1 July 2025, tobacco retailers and wholesalers must be licensed to sell tobacco products in Victoria (see Part 3AA Tobacco Act 1987). Read... 

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Who would have thought –High Court’s cost decision prevails

Author Crystal Wang, Havva Nur Celik
Published 30 June 2025

After 6 years of proceedings at the Federal Court of Australia, on 20 May 2025, the Honourable Justice O’Bryan delivered his judgment on the... 

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Trust and Transparency: Why Lawyers Shouldn’t Profit from the Wills They Draft

Author Jeremy Brand
Published 22 April 2025

Clients may ask their trusted lawyer to draft their will, and act as an executor. That lawyer or the lawyer’s family member may also... 

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New Franchising Code of Conduct: What You Need to Know

Author Nesreen Dabis
Published 31 March 2025

On 1 April 2025, a new Franchising Code of Conduct will come into effect in Australia, bringing significant changes to the franchising industry.

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Judges Untouchable? High Court Solidifies Judicial Immunity in Landmark Ruling

Author Jane Good, Nesreen Dabis
Published 19 February 2025

In a groundbreaking decision, the High Court of Australia has established that all judges, regardless of court level, possess immunity from civil lawsuits arising... 

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Termites eating out of house and home: the Henry v Bentley [2024] case

Author Jane Good, Kubra Zeynep Gungor
Published 20 January 2025

It is crucial to conduct a thorough pre-purchase inspection when buying a home to identify any underlying issues that may not be immediately visible.... 

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