Lydiard Law

Since earlier in the year, eligible businesses affected by COVID-related operating restrictions have been able to tap into JobKeeper payments. How have the rates changed, and who now qualifies for the...

1 Nov 202010min

There are things staff simply shouldn’t be doing at work, things that could get them fired, like sexual harassment, violence, fraud, etc. But what happens if improper behaviour occurs outside of work ...

23 Aug 202013min

Freedom is one of those pillars – if not the main pillar – we hold dearly in a democratic society like ours. And that includes having the freedom to gain access to information that may be held under l...

9 Aug 202010min

Having a contract between two or more parties is often a good idea. Among the many advantages, a written agreement forges a connection between the parties and helps create certainty. But, what happens...

26 Jul 202012min

It's not something we like talking about, and it's certainly not a position we'd want to be in, but bankruptcy can and does happen to thousands of Australians each year. And as COVID-19 has impacted m...

12 Jul 202012min

If you've bought a product which turns out to be broken or somehow fails to meet a consumer guarantee, Australian consumer law allows you to ask for a repair, replacement or refund, according to the A...

28 Jun 202010min

Putting together a will doesn’t have to be so complicated. Having one makes lessens the burden for your loved ones while their dealing with their grief of your passing. In this episode, Paul Cott, Pri...

14 Jun 202016min

Did you know you can claim ownership of someone else's land without paying a cent for it? It's called adverse possession and it's a property law principle under Section 60 of the Transfer of Land Act....

31 Mai 202012min