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The Conditsis Lawyers Newcastle team recently attended the High tea with Friends event run by Friends with Dignity at Merewether Surfhouse in Newcastle. The team had a great afternoon filled with inspiring speakers, good food, great company, a personal & mesmerising Story by My Other Closet – The Cabaret , Raffles with epic prizes and of…
Read Morehttps://youtu.be/fiPJ-DRMQVU Watch Linda Abbott, Licensed Conveyancer at Conditsis Lawyers share some tips for first home buyers including the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.
Read Morehttps://youtu.be/1Fl2h0iV4lk Discussion between Patricia Karvelas on ABC Radio National, and Manny Conditsis on the latest event the Lawyer X situation – the quashing of Faruk Orman’s conviction.
Read Morehttps://www.youtube.com/embed/xJvB8Js69TA Manny Conditsis Discusses the evolving ‘Lawyer X’ situation and the Royal Commission surrounding it. On ABC Evening News with Karina Carvalho and Jeremy Fernandez.
Read Morehttps://www.youtube.com/embed/em3PTSYtBQY Following recent deaths at music festivals, Manny Conditsis discusses current legislation and possible changes with Meghna Bali of ABC Radio
Read Morehttps://youtu.be/erF4xBePUfc Listen to an interview between Scott Levi of ABC radio and Manny Conditsis as he discusses proposed new legislation they will affect social media content.
Read Morehttps://www.youtube.com/embed/h87Izn_ys4w Listen to Manny Conditsis speak with Scott Levi of ABC Breakfast Radio about the Lawyer X situation, back story, and possible consequences that could affect the country and the justice system itself.
Read MoreJust like Robin Thicke and Pharrell, solicitors also hate those blurred lines, particularly when it comes to what constitutes legal advice via social media platforms. The ever-increasing use of social media has brought about new and often unclear ethical challenges for all solicitors with many solicitors at some point in their legal career having that…
Read MoreMen with beards are often told when attending job interviews or attending their workplace that they need to be clean shaven (i.e. that their beard needs to go) but does such a request amount to discrimination? According to the Australian Human Rights Commission, Commonwealth laws and the state/territory laws generally overlap and prohibit the same…
Read MoreA Pre-Sentence Report (“PSR”) is a report about you prepared for the court by the community offenders service. It is used by the Court to help decide what sentence to impose on you. It will also let the court know whether you are suitable to be placed on a Community Service Order. A Community Service…
Read MoreChief Justice Diana Bryant has called on the Government to increase funding for the Family Court, describing the underfunded system as letting down “vulnerable people caught up in the system”. Newcastle: Court delays in action To see the backlog in action, look no further than Newcastle’s Federal Circuit Court. The court is experiencing a…
Read MoreNew laws proposed by the Federal Government would introduce streamlined parenting hearings and preventing victims of family violence from being confronted by alleged attackers. Following a review of the Family Law Act, the changes are expected to help reduce bottlenecks and long waiting periods in the Family Court, and reassure victims of violence of their…
Read MoreIf so, recent changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Tax regime will now affect Australian vendors who sell residential property for more than $750,000 As from 1 July 2017, contracts for the sale of residential property in Australia with a sale price of $750,000 or more by foreign resident and Australian resident vendors…
Read MoreIf a person is unhappy with what has been left to them in a will, a family provision claim can be made seeking better provision from a deceased person’s estate. In this article, we look at what a family provision claim is and who can make a claim. What is a family provision claim? A…
Read MoreIf you are a beneficiary or family member who has been left out of a will or your inheritance is less than promised or you consider you are entitled to a larger share than you have been left, there are avenues to pursue. One of these is to bring an application for family provision against…
Read MoreFrom 1 July 2017 first home owners have access to a range of benefits as part of a housing affordability package implemented by the NSW Government to increase housing affordability for first home buyers. Prior to the 2017 State Budget, the NSW Government announced its housing affordability package to help first home buyers get onto…
Read MoreThe end of a relationship can be an emotionally draining time, especially when children are involved. Amid the upset and turmoil, a number of big questions need to be answered. Who will the children live with? How much time will they spend with each parent? What will be the responsibilities of each parent? And how…
Read MoreIn Australia, Divorce is obtained by an Application to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. The Divorce only deals with the dissolution of the marriage. It does not deal with issues of financial support, property distribution or arrangements for children. Grounds for Divorce The only ground for Divorce in Australia is that the parties have…
Read MoreSeparation and divorce is tough on families, especially children. Even when both parents want the best for their children, it can be difficult when emotions are running high and finances are involved. If you can reach an agreement with the other parent about parenting arrangements, a Parenting Plan is a great start. But it’s important…
Read MorePurchasing property is an immense financial undertaking and it is essential that the contract for the sale of land meets all of the legal requirements to ensure that the process will proceed as smoothly as possible. Therefore, basic information beginning with the price, the parties to the contract, the property and the promise should all…
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