by Straits Lawyers | Jul 21, 2021 | Law
Reading Time: 2 minutes The short answer is “Yes”. Everyone should have a Will regardless of how many or how few assets you may have. A Will ensures that in the event of your death your belongings are distributed as per your wishes. You may have worked hard for a lot...
by Straits Lawyers | Jul 16, 2021 | Law
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) (“Act”) was passed to shield businesses and the community from money laundering, terrorism funding and other serious crimes. The act has recently been amended and effected...
by Straits Lawyers | Jul 5, 2021 | Law
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Fairwork Act 2009 (Cth) was amended (from 27 March 2021) to include a new definition of casual employee. Under Section 15A of the Fairwork Act 2009 (Cth), a person is a casual employee if they accept a job offer with the knowledge that...
by Straits Lawyers | Jun 23, 2021 | Criminal Law
Reading Time: 2 minutes In South Australia, serious crimes are known as indictable offences. The punishments and penalties are more severe compared to summary offences. This also means the Defendants (those answerable to the charge) are offered greater protection...
by Straits Lawyers | Jun 21, 2021 | Law
Reading Time: 2 minutes Negligence stems from the failure to take reasonable care where a duty of care is owed. It occurs due to the difference between the actions of a person and the standard to which a reasonable person would have acted in their duty. For medical...
by Straits Lawyers | Jun 11, 2021 | Law
Reading Time: 2 minutes In South Australia, the law governing traffic offences is the Road Traffic Act 1961 (SA). There are many other laws and regulations that may be applicable to traffic matters or offences including the Australian Road Rules 1999 (SA) and the...
