Coronavirus legal advice hub
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21 Sep 2021
New short-term rental laws in NSW – Code of Conduct, fire safety standards and STRA Register
by Kelly Brown, Tamworth
In December 2020, new short-term rental laws were introduced in NSW, with ...16 Feb 2021
Federal government announces capital gains tax relief for granny flat accommodation
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads and Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
You have ageing parents who don’t want to move into aged care. There is room ...29 Sep 2020
Redundancy must still be paid when a business loses contracts
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
The Federal Court has recently ruled that low paid workers who lose their job ...21 Sep 2020
Could the daughter evict her parents, or had she made a contractual promise that they could live in her house for life? Which case won?
by David Crossan, Tweed Heads
A husband and wife acquired a property in 1975.
The husband, a builder, built ...17 Sep 2020
Employers held responsible for domestic violence when staff work from home
by Emily Wittig, Hornsby
The NSW Court of Appeal has ruled that employers can be held responsible for ...16 Sep 2020
Covid-19 workers comp amendments broaden range of protected workers in NSW
by Chris Clarke, Tweed Heads
Further legislative changes have been made to workers compensation in NSW, ...26 Jul 2020
Did the bank have the right to close the escort agency’s business bank accounts? Which case won?
by Geoff Roberson, Parramatta
An Australian company ran an escort agency which operated openly and legally. ...15 Jul 2020
Can you legally terminate a contract due to Covid-19?
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Can you renegotiate a contract because of the impact of coronavirus?
The ...14 Jul 2020
Landlords seek early termination of lease due to hardship during Covid-19 pandemic – Which case won?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
A husband, his wife and two children lived with the husband’s elderly mother ...25 Jun 2020
Implementing organisational change in a pandemic – how does your business find the new normal?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Changes made of necessity may be retained for the longer term
As the wave of ...12 Jun 2020
Changes to workers compensation in NSW give better protection to workers who get coronavirus
by Chris Clarke, Tweed Heads
Presumption that coronavirus contracted in the course of employment
Workers in ...21 May 2020
Witnessing documents by video link in NSW: special measures introduced due to Covid-19
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Witnessing documents previously done in person
With much of the world working ...14 May 2020
Despite best intentions, JobKeeper creates problems for employers and employees
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
JobKeeper has all the right intentions – to keep workers in employment during ...07 May 2020
Covid–19 risks to prisoners in NSW – justice delayed is justice denied
by Mark Warren, Hornsby
The delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have caused major disruptions to the ...06 May 2020
Covid–19 effects on court process and criminal justice in NSW
by Mark Warren, Hornsby
Matters adjourned for lengthy periods to reduce numbers attending court
The ...30 Apr 2020
A negotiated agreement might be more attainable during a pandemic
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Multiple factors can influence a person to resolve a dispute
Do you have an ...29 Apr 2020
Knowingly exposing children to risk of coronavirus infection reflects poorly in family law matters
by Sue Foote, Hornsby
Interests of children must come first
Family Court proceedings can be complex ...23 Apr 2020
Asking my employees to work from home – what’s the risk?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
For large numbers of businesses, closure and lockdown measures have meant that ...23 Apr 2020
“Can I still see my kids during coronavirus?”- Your parenting plan and COVID-19
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Multiple impacts on parenting plans due to coronavirus
People who have recently...18 Apr 2020
How does coronavirus affect your retail, residential or commercial lease?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
One notable aspect of the effects of the coronavirus is that, because of the ...17 Apr 2020
Australian government coronavirus response package infiltrates many corners of Australian law
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Exactly where the saying “desperate times call for desperate measures” comes...15 Apr 2020
“I lost my job and can’t pay my rent!” – Covid-19 creates anxiety for tenants and landlords
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
COVID-19 emergency measures introduced by NSW government
The NSW government has...14 Apr 2020
Backing out of a house sale due to Covid-19? How will the property sale process change in the face of coronavirus?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
What happens if you can’t continue with the property sale contract?
COVID-19 ...13 Apr 2020
Coronavirus and the machinery of government – how do governments enforce the restrictions they impose?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Rules and restrictions related to COVID-19
Over the past few weeks, the media ...07 Apr 2020
Australians rushing to update their legal will amidst coronavirus pandemic
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
The recent coronavirus outbreak has led to economic and health tidal waves ...06 Apr 2020
“Help, I can’t pay my employees any more” – options for employers during the coronavirus pandemic
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Workers stood down as businesses forced to close
What are the options open to ...03 Apr 2020
Insolvency and bankruptcy law changes to prop up businesses during coronavirus
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
With Australian businesses closing their doors due to the coronavirus crisis, ...01 Apr 2020
Do force majeure clauses apply to the coronavirus pandemic?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Force majeure, also known as an “Act of God”, is an unforeseeable event ...31 Mar 2020
Your staff are all working from home – so what are your health and safety obligations as an employer?
by Emily Wittig, Hornsby
Employers still responsible for ensuring safe work environment
With more and ...30 Mar 2020
New police powers in NSW to help combat coronavirus
by Mark Warren, Hornsby
Police tasked with enforcing social distancing and self-isolation measures
...26 Mar 2020
Liabilities of directors and managers during the coronavirus pandemic
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Over the past few weeks, Australia (and the rest of the world) has found itself ...24 Mar 2020
Stacks Law Firm: Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Continuing to serve our communities during the pandemic
Our community is currently dealing with an unprecedented health crisis caused by...
Who else can help?
We aim to provide you with as much information as we can on this page about the COVID-19 pandemic and your legal rights. However, you may have other queries that our legal experts can’t assist with, so we’ve collated some other links here for your convenience.
Useful links related to COVID-19
- Australian Government–Receiving Financial Support
- Australian Government–Health & Prevention
- Australian Government-Health Alerts
- Fair Work Ombudsman–Coronavirus and Workplace Laws
- NSW Government–Coronavirus–General Information
- NSW Government–Coronavirus–Information for Businesses
- SafeWork NSW Advice for NSW Workplaces