Recent Content by Paul Cott

Yes I agree with Rod, this sounds like you were in fact and in law an employee. And the Fair Work Commission really frowns upon a dismissal done...

Hi Monty, On the basis of what you have described I do not believe Australia has laws allowing those things unless there are uncommon exceptions.

Hi Charlie, Lawyers can be held liable in negligence in some cases. As for what they did and if it is or was wiorth $1000 you are entitled to...

Hi Jan, There's a lot of issues in your inquiry. In short, question 1 possibly and question 2 and 3 and only on the basis of what you've said,...

Hi Aleksyah, You are generally not liable in this circumstance. The rights of employers to deduct things from wages is very limited as per...

Hi B You may be liable if there is theft or loss or damage but it really depends on the exact circumstances of the loss theft or damage. You...

Hi Birgit, You could take the case to vcat. The issue here in very brief summary is did the breeder know or should they have known of the health...

Hi, you have a lot going on there, sorry to read all of the torment you are going through. Your situation is complex and has a lot to it but for...

Hi Tom, Without having seen the release and indemnity it is hard to be definitive but it is standard practice for an indemnity and release to be...

Hi Amanda, A partial distribution can be done so long as enough is left in the estate to distribute to all the beneficiaries. It is best to be...

Hi, you should just simply say to them you do not have the funds to pay them. I'd fill out a statement of financial position which should prove...

Hi Tayla, you more likely have a case under the relevant domestic Building legislation in your State rather than consumer law. In Victoria, or...

Hi Taco, section 27 and the holding you mention from the case you cite are two different concepts. The first is about which law applies or is...

Sorry I meant to say I would contact the court.

I woukdnt contact the court as to the non compliance as to him putting in his affidavit and that you are having difficulty responding to the...