Five budget-friendly home renovation ideas
24 April
Inspired to initiate home updates after watching some of the best home renovation shows on television and streaming sites? We can’t really fault you for getting all worked up, as there’s nothing quite as exciting as embarking on a home...[Read More]
Small business owners too overwrought for mental health
23 April
Small business owners simply don’t have time for mental health. They’re head of operations, head of marketing, head of sales. They keep customers happy and suppliers and overheads paid, and complete an average of 15 hours of government paperwork...[Read More]
Understanding ‘Deemed Refusal’ in Development Applications: What Homeowners Need to Know
17 April
If you’ve lodged a Development Application (DA) with your local council and weeks (or even months) have passed with no decision, you may be wondering what’s going on — and whether you’re stuck in limbo. In these situations, you may have...[Read More]
Land & Environment Court Disputes – Things to Consider
17 April
Living with neighbours is a given, whether you live in the heart of the CBD or the heart of outback Australia, there are always neighbours even when they’re far away. When we live in close quarters of our neighbours, this comes with challenges and...[Read More]
Property price stance not safe as houses for leaders
16 April
While major parties eagerly press their plans to make it easier for first homebuyers to enter the market, they are more reluctant to reveal how much they want property prices to rise. Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have put forward competing...[Read More]
Households make room as renters share living costs pain
16 April
With rents rising nearly 40 per cent in the past five years cities are becoming hubs for larger households as international students lead the charge of living together. Housing has become a battleground for the major political parties jockeying to...[Read More]
Foreign Purchaser Ban – How are you affected?
10 April
The Australian property market has seen intense growth in the last few years, which has led to pressure on the Federal Government to curb that growth and make it possible for first-time buyers to enter the property market. Growth in the next year is...[Read More]
Social media and free speech: where the legal boundaries are being tested
10 April
Social media has revolutionised how we communicate, offering a global platform for individuals to share opinions, challenge authority, and connect with others instantly. However, while platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and...[Read More]
Residents pay price for cheap, climate-exposed homes
9 April
Building homes on greenfield sites on city fringes may be inexpensive initially, but a warming climate brings higher lifetime costs for homebuyers. “The big point to make is it’s really cheap to build houses in places that really are climate...[Read More]
Understanding conveyancing and property law
3 April
Conveyancing and property law are fundamental aspects of real estate transactions, encompassing the legal framework and procedural steps required to transfer property ownership. These areas of law play a critical role in ensuring that property...[Read More]
Major employers urged to hit gender equality targets
3 April
Employers will soon have to commit to achieve or make progress on gender equality targets in their workplaces after federal parliament passed law changes. The changes apply to employers with more than 500 workers, meaning nearly 2000 workplaces will...[Read More]
Call for household battery help to plug energy concerns
2 April
Both major political parties are being urged to cut the price of household solar batteries this election to slash electricity bills and reduce pressure on the national grid. Energy groups and academics call for bipartisan support for a national...[Read More]
March Insights at Harriss Jones Lawyers
27 March
It feels like we only wrote to you, our valued clients and readers, just last week! But here we are at the end of another busy month. This month we’ve been doing a lot of professional development to improve our skills for our clients. There is...[Read More]
IVF, contraception drugs cheaper as birth rate dips
19 March
A new treatment for a common painful condition and two other drugs will be made cheaper to improve thousands of Australian women’s lives. About 8500 Australian women are expected to benefit annually when Ryeqo is listed on the pharmaceutical...[Read More]
Better value for patients in bid to fix transparency
19 March
Voters are being offered a better understanding of their medical bills, with a promise to improve transparency. Patients across Australia can pay hundreds more than their neighbours for the same procedure, with fees varying widely from specialist to...[Read More]