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WMD Law Incorporating Peter Tierney & Associates

Locality: Merimbula, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6492 6655

Address: 4/48 Alice Street 2550 Merimbula, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.wmdlawsouthcoast.com.au

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25.01.2022 We are proud to announce the Admission to Practice of four lawyers within our staff, all of whom have worked with us as law clerks and proven themselves as a valuable part of our expanding team of 22 Lawyers working in our Sydney and South coast offices. https://wmdlaw.com.au//12/meet-the-new-members-of-our-team/

23.01.2022 We got the feeling this morning that Leslie from our property division in our Sutherland office is very excited about Halloween. Happy Halloween from the WMD Law Team #wmdlaw

22.01.2022 To address the extraordinary circumstances faced by the Covid-19 pandemic, the NSW Government has introduced temporary measures to allow the witnessing of legal documents remotely. Learn more through the link below. https://wmdlaw.com.au//covid-19-video-tech-for-witnessing/

22.01.2022 The NSW Government has now passed the Regulation necessary to give legal effect to the Commercial Leasing Code of Conduct which was announced by the Federal Government in early April. Learn more through the link below. https://wmdlaw.com.au//nsw-commercial-leasing-regulation-/

22.01.2022 As an employer, you have obligations under the Workplace Health & Safety legislation to protect yourself and others. In light of the recent COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, SafeWork NSW has provided advice for businesses. Learn more through the link below. https://wmdlaw.com.au//what-are-my-obligations-as-an-empl/

22.01.2022 News of the successful appeal by George Pell to the High Court of Australia and his release announced this morning has left many people with questions. Learn more through the link below. https://wmdlaw.com.au//appealing-a-criminal-conviction-to-

21.01.2022 In a bid to ease the pressures being faced by residential Landlords and Tenants in the unfolding COVID-19 crisis, the NSW Government has passed a number of measures. Learn more through the link below. https://wmdlaw.com.au//17/covid-19-and-residential-tenanc/

21.01.2022 Laws for Driving under the influence in New South Wales are becoming more complex for drivers, as the NSW government tries to deter people operating vehicles in an unfit state. For more information, click on the link below. https://wmdlaw.com.au//drink-driving-and-drug-driving-off/

21.01.2022 Julie Duce, Louise Allery and Tristan Croft of our office held a seminar earlier this week for the Year 12 students at Eden High School who are currently studying legal studies. This seminar was a great success, covering a number of topics which relate to their HSC course content. A number of questions were responded to and open discussions had with those in attendance. Thank you Eden Marine High we are very grateful to have had the opportunity to present our seminar.

21.01.2022 First home buyers and the construction industry will be the big winners under a targeted boost, which will eliminate stamp duty on newly-built homes below $800,000 and slash thousands of dollars for properties up to $1 million. https://www.nsw.gov.au//big-boost-for-first-home-buyers-an

21.01.2022 The Prime Minister has urged landlords and tenants to negotiate workable arrangements to see them through a period of at least the next 6 months. Learn more through the link below. https://wmdlaw.com.au///06/tenancy-issues-during-covid-19/

21.01.2022 The very recent case of Moore v Aubusson [2020] NSWSC 1466 illustrates the dangers of not making your testamentary plans clear and in writing during your lifetime. It was found that a verbal promise made by Ms Barbara Murphy (deceased) to her neighbours prior to her death substantially supplanted the contents of her Will. Learn more through the link below. #wmdlaw https://wmdlaw.com.au//estate-planning-proprietary-estopp/

18.01.2022 Recently, we have become aware that lenders are undertaking repeat employment checks on borrowers prior to advancing the funds for a property settlement. Learn more through the link below. https://wmdlaw.com.au//be-aware-financiers-are-now-re-ver/

18.01.2022 In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been a number of measures taken nationwide to ensure that documents such as Wills, Enduring Guardians, Powers of Attorney, Affidavits and Statutory Declarations are witnessed correctly. Learn more through the link below. #wmdlaw https://wmdlaw.com.au//witnessing-of-legal-documents-duri/

17.01.2022 Did you know that the home building act provides up to 6 years for owners to take action in relation to major building defects. For more information click on the link below.

17.01.2022 Section 21 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act, 1999, gives power to the court to reduce the term of imprisonment or the fine payable by an offender. The section gives the court discretion to award a sentence that is less severe than the maximum penalty. Learn more through the link below. #wmdlaw https://wmdlaw.com.au//the-preparation-of-evidence-for-us/

16.01.2022 On 25 March 2020, the NSW Government introduced an emergency Bill to Parliament consisting of amendments to existing laws in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Learn more through the link below. https://wmdlaw.com.au//covid-19-legislation-amendment-eme/

16.01.2022 As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic, many of our clients are contacting us in relation to their rights and obligations as landlords or tenants and employers or employees. Learn more through the link below. https://wmdlaw.com.au//common-covid-19-enquiries-for-land/

16.01.2022 If you are contemplating separation or have separated, COVID-19 has not put a stop to your right to pursue a family law property settlement or implement parenting arrangements. Learn more through the link below. https://wmdlaw.com.au//family-law-amidst-the-covid-19-env/

16.01.2022 The Duty of Disclosure refers to the obligation on all parties to a family law dispute to disclose any information that is relevant to the issues in the case. Click the link below to learn more. https://wmdlaw.com.au//14/duty-of-disclosure-in-family-law/

16.01.2022 Opportunity need not arise at the expense of anyone else. The opportunity is here now for you to ensure that you protect your business. Read more through the link below. https://wmdlaw.com.au///20/opportunity-in-uncertain-times/

16.01.2022 Our latest article focuses on the details around Jury Duty, and how the selection process plays out. For more information click on the link below. https://wmdlaw.com.au//jury-duty-what-is-it-and-how-do-yo/

16.01.2022 A Succession Act Claim is a claim bought against a deceased persons estate pursuant to the Succession Act 2006. They are claims initiated by eligible persons who feel they have been unfairly left out of, or inadequately provided for under, the will of a deceased person. Learn more through the link below. https://wmdlaw.com.au/2020/04/14/succession-act-claims/

15.01.2022 Further to our previous updates on the commercial leasing measures which the NSW Government has been implementing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NSW Government has now provided further relief in the form of a $440 million package to relieve the land tax obligations for both residential and commercial properties. Learn more through the link below. https://wmdlaw.com.au/20//05/covid-19-and-land-tax-relief/

15.01.2022 Julie Duce, Louise Allery and Tristan Croft of our office held a seminar for the Legal studies students at Bega High School last Friday. This seminar was a great success, covering a number of topics. A number of questions were responded to and open discussions had with those in attendance. Once again thank you Bega High School we are very grateful to have had the opportunity to present our seminar with your students.

14.01.2022 For quite a few months now we have been receiving enquiries in relation to neighbourhood disputes. Is it because we are all home a lot more or do you think people have lost the ability to talk to one another? Read more through the link below. #wmdlaw https://wmdlaw.com.au//suburban-trees-neighbours-and-disp/

13.01.2022 Tenants and landlords across the country are now negotiating the relevant changes to their arrangements following the release of the Commercial Leasing Code of Conduct. However, there is still some confusion about how the Code should be applied. Learn more through the link below. https://wmdlaw.com.au//implementing-the-commercial-leasin/

11.01.2022 Duty (previously known as stamp duty) must be paid when you buy property, click on the link below to find out more about duty.

08.01.2022 Gary Lockwood, the Technical Director of SSFRA was an officiating guest of the Eurobodalla Football Association and proudly wearing his WMD Law sponsored shirt. #wmdlaw

08.01.2022 As a business owner you have always had rules and regulations to abide by. Today though and into the foreseeable future these will need to be adapted to keep up with the current environment we all find ourselves in. Learn more through the link below: https://wmdlaw.com.au//are-you-aware-of-your-legal-obliga/

07.01.2022 A contract is an agreement entered by two or more persons with the intention of being legally bound. Verbal agreements are agreements made between persons based on spoken words. In order to be legally binding, a verbal agreement must have all the necessary features of a contract. Learn more through the link below. #wmdlaw https://wmdlaw.com.au//the-enforcability-of-a-verbal-agre/

05.01.2022 As Christmas is fast approaching we would like to take this opportunity to reflect on our year, to thank our staff for their hard work and dedication and to thank our clients for entrusting us with their legal requirements. If you need any legal assistance during the holiday period, our Sutherland office will be open throughout the Christmas/New Year period (except public holidays) and you can call us on (02) 9525 8688.

04.01.2022 We wanted to reach out personally to let you know that we are here to support you at this time. Our legal services remain open and we are adhering to and following all hygiene procedures within all of our offices. For those of our clients that would prefer to liaise with us via telephone or FaceTime we advise that we are equipped to do so. For our commercial clients we understand there may be disruptions to the operation of your business, with respect to employee leave, workp...lace health and safety and contractual performance issues. While we will continue to provide general updates on matters relevant to the business community we encourage you to obtain early advice upon your circumstances. Please see the link below from the ATO advising of support measures to assist those affected by COVID-19. https://www.ato.gov.au//In-de/Specific-disasters/COVID-19/ In relation to our family law clients with ongoing property matters, the disruption to stock markets and consequential impacts upon property prices are matters which may impact upon your matter. The current climate may present opportunities for you for an early or more favourable resolution of your property matter. Please contact us to discuss how current events are likely to impact upon your circumstances. Additionally we note the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia have responded to the evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic making immediate and significant changes to the court operations. Please see link for further information. http://www.familycourt.gov.au//connect/fcoaweb/about/news/ Our Property and Estate clients, it is business as usual and we are well situated to be able to continue assisting you through the coming months. Please do not hesitate to contact us on 6495 4088 or visit our website and contact your preferred lawyer https://wmdlaw.com.au/the-wmd-law-team/ We look forward to assisting you through this unprecedented time.

04.01.2022 The long-awaited Code of Conduct has just been released by the Federal Government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Code effectively aims to balance the commercial interests of landlords and tenants during this time of crisis and impose a regime to share the burden. Learn more through the link below. https://wmdlaw.com.au//sme-commercial-leasing-principles-/

03.01.2022 This year the Family Law Courts announced that 2,000 cases nationally have been in the court system for over 18 months. The current time from filing documents in the Federal Circuit Court or Family Court of Australia (the Family Law Courts) to attending an interim hearing can be as long as 6 months or more, even for matters considered urgent. Learn more through the link below. #wmdlaw https://wmdlaw.com.au//resolving-family-law-matters-witho/

03.01.2022 We refer to an article we published in August in relation to Witnessing of legal documents during Covid-19 and advise that NSW Land Registry Services (NSW LRS) has extended the witnessing of important legal documents over video conference until the end of 2021. https://wmdlaw.com.au//witnessing-of-legal-documents-duri/

02.01.2022 The government is proposing to introduce the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme whereby you will be given the chance to apply for a home loan with a saved deposit of as little as 5%.

02.01.2022 A testamentary guardian is someone who is appointed to provide daily care and responsibility for your children and to make decisions about your children's long term care, welfare and development in the event that one or both of the child's parents pass away. Learn more through the link below. #wmdlaw https://wmdlaw.com.au//what-happens-to-my-children-if-i-d/

02.01.2022 Generally, an unsuccessful party who commences or contests litigation generally pays the successful partys costs. When a claim is made against an estate there can be significant money expended which would otherwise flow to beneficiaries. Learn more through the link below. #wmdlaw https://wmdlaw.com.au//preparing-a-will-where-there-may-b/

01.01.2022 now allowed in Sydney apartments as blanket ban on animals lifted by NSW Court of Appeal https://www.domain.com.au//pets-now-allowed-in-sydney-apa/

01.01.2022 The NSW Government has recently passed 2 pieces of legislation with the objective to increase confidence of the community in the construction industry. Learn more through the link below. #wmdlaw https://wmdlaw.com.au//new-laws-to-increase-community-con/

01.01.2022 Are you aware of the recent changes? People with NSW drivers licences and boat licences can now arrange to have their licence stored and displayed digitally on their mobile phones using the service NSW App. Production of the licence digitally is accepted by NSW police and by the RMS in relation to boat licences.... To obtain the digital licence all you need to do is visit the Service NSW App and follow the prompts seeking information shown on the front and reverse of their relevant licence.