Rent relief for commercial tenants under COVID
There is now significant, legislated relief for commercial tenants who have been affected by COVID-19. In summary: Mandatory rent relief in proportion to degree affected …
Legal misc
Marriage equality – the legal benefits
Anyone who thinks that same sex couples have the same legal rights as married couples is wrong. This excellent article written by legal academics from …
I support marriage equality
Today I have temporarily changed the colours of our firm’s logo in support of marriage equality. The circular logo represents equality before the law. It’s …
Super SA – Triple S now allows nominations
Good news re Super SA SSS If you are in the Super SA SSS scheme you can now nominate your estate to receive the benefit. …
Elder Abuse – how to get help
As legal professionals, we play an important role in recognising and responding to Elder Abuse. Elder Abuse is very complex and often involves the people, …
How social media is disrupting the courts
When it comes to using social media, everyone involved in the legal process runs the risk of affecting court proceedings with their online presence. KL …
SA traffic fines ‘unfair’, highest in Australia
A report on SA’s inflated traffic fine system suggests adopting Finland’s approach by fining people based on their income.The report, … also found that some common …
Minor Civil Claims threshold going down to $12,000 – about time !
Attorney-General John Rau wants to lower the threshold for minor civil matters heard in the Magistrates court from $25,000 to $12,000. In cases over $12,000, …
If you’re worried about privacy, you should worry about the 2016 census
The debate over warrantless mandatory data retention was just the tip of the iceberg, as the ABS’s removal of census anonymity demonstrates. Source: ABC News …
Probate fees – Law Society opposes government hikes
Probate fees update: The SA Law Society is opposing the government’s new and very unfair fee increases. As reported by the President of the SA Law Society …