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A Six Month Suspension of Insolvent Trading Laws: a solution or a recipe for disaster?
31 March 2020
We live in interesting times. COVID-19 has impacted all aspects of our lives and on 24 March 2020 we have been introduced to the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020 (CERPO Act) that (among other things) introduced a number of new measures to provide flexibility in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) and temporary relief for financially distressed individuals and businesses. Read More
Getting un-married – applying for a divorce
21 March 2020
Separating married couples will likely wish to apply for divorce. This is completely separate to negotiating a property settlement or children's arrangements. Some couples wish to obtain a divorce order as soon as possible, and others may neglect to turn their minds to this process altogether. An application for divorce can be made by both parties together, or by one party solely. The Court will grant an order for divorce, so long as the following factors are satisfied: Read More
Deborah Kliger appointed President of VWL
12 March 2020
The principals and the team at Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams congratulate Deborah Kliger, Associate in our Wills & Estates team, on her appointment as President of Victorian Women Lawyers (“VWL”). VWL is the peak representative body of women lawyers in Victoria. VWL provides a network for social interaction, education and reform within the legal profession and broader community. As President, Deborah oversees a host of events and projects including submissions to government for law reform. Read More
Make your Pool or Spa Compliant in Four Simple Steps
10 March 2020
The Building Amendment (Swimming Pool and Spa) Regulations 2019, imposing new compliance requirements on all owners with swimming pools and spas, commenced on 1 December 2019. It applies to all swimming pools and spas that are capable of holding more than 300mm of water. This includes outdoor and indoor swimming pools, outdoor and indoor spas, portable, relocatable, bathing, wading and above-ground pools. Read More
Latest Guardianship Laws protect rights of adults with limited ability to make decisions
27 February 2020
People with limited decision-making capacity may soon have more power to manage their own personal and financial affairs under legislation which will this month come into effect in Victoria. The new guardianship laws aim to strike the balance between empowering and protecting Victorians whose capacity to make decisions is limited because of a disability. The Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 (Vic) governs the appointments and powers of guardians and administrators and introduces supportive guardian and administrator appointments. Read More
Adding biowood to fire in cladding disasters
25 February 2020
Just when everyone thought that there was a thorough understanding on what type of cladding is considered non-compliant because it is combustible, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal handed down a decision about a dispute that did not involve the ill-reputed aluminium composite panels that were declared as being highly combustible. Rather, this matter considered proprietary architectural product called Biowood. If you are not familiar with this product, just picture McDonalds with its wood-like façade. Read More

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