News - Equilaw Solicitors

27 Jun 2022

Speeding in School Zones – How Fast Are You Going?

Community, Criminal Law, Traffic Offence

Speeding in School Zones School zones exist to keep children safe while crossing roads, getting on and off buses, walking and riding bikes to and from school. School zones are enforced at two specific times during the day and aren’t in use during school holidays. As a driver it can…

27 Jun 2022

By Equilaw

Family and Domestic Violence – What Can I Do?

Community, Criminal Law, Family Law

What can I do? Family and domestic violence is becoming an increasing issue in Australia. So many individuals are afraid of their partner, their reaction, and the separation process. Domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, age and religion. It can also present itself in many forms, including…

27 Jun 2022

By Equilaw

First Home Buyer – What Are You Entitled To?

Conveyancing, Property

First Home Buyer – What Are You Entitled to? The First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme allows first home buyers to claim a stamp duty exemption or concession (reduced stamp duty) on their purchase of an existing home, new home or vacant land in which a home is to be built.…

19 Apr 2022

By Equilaw

Long Weekends and School Holidays with Your Children

Family Law

Long Weekends and School Holidays with Your Children Many parents find it challenging to reach an agreement in relation to parenting arrangements. This is even more apparent during holiday periods. So, what can parents who are separated do to make it a little easier on themselves and their children? Communication…

19 Apr 2022

By Equilaw

Red P Plates: Do You Know the Rules?

Community, Criminal Law, Traffic Offence

Red P Plates: Do You Know the Rules? The provisional P1 Licence (or red Ps) is the next stage after your learner licence. You have a new found freedom and the road seems limitless. However, with this freedom comes great responsibility. Every long weekend and holiday period our Roads and…

08 Dec 2021

By Equilaw

What To Do If You Get Charged with DUI Over The Break?

Community, Criminal Law, Traffic Offence

The Christmas Break, charged with DUI Over The Break? It is that time of year again, where everyone is winding down and celebrating the end of 2021. With the weather warming up, we tend to celebrate by having a few drinks. Unfortunately, some take the risk of drinking and driving.…

08 Dec 2021

By Equilaw

Equilaw reaches 2000 settlements in PEXA

Commercial Law, Property, Purchasing

Equilaw reaches 2000 settlements in the PEXA workspace! Wow! The property market has been absolutely crazy during 2021 and it is not showing signs of slowing down. Our wonderful Conveyancing Team have been busy working away at their files to make sure our clients are meeting deadlines whilst still receiving…

08 Dec 2021

By Equilaw

Christmas and Shopping: Risks and Rights

Community, Consumer Law, Purchasing

Christmas and Shopping: Risks and Rights Only two weeks to finish your Christmas shopping! Remembering all that has happened over the past year, we encourage you to spend local wherever you can. With families and businesses struggling from the drought, floods and COVID-19 still causing an economic downturn, our local…

19 Sep 2021

By Equilaw

Casual Workers: Rights and obligations of the employment relationship

Contract Law, Employment Law

Casual Workers: Clearly defined rights and obligations of the employment relationship If you are a casual worker or employer who requires casual staff, you may be aware of the Federal Court of Australia’s determination that casual employees may be able to claim the same or similar entitlements as permanent employees.…

09 Aug 2021

By Equilaw

Significant Changes Are Coming to The Land Title System

Conveyancing, Property

Significant Changes Are Coming to The Land Title System You may have seen our post on social media regarding the abolition of Certificates of Title. So, what happens now? On 11 October 2021, branded ‘Cessation Day’, all current Certificates of Title (“CT”) will cease to have a legal effect and…