International child abduction cases are among the most urgent and complex matters in family law. The stakes are deeply personal—and the legal pathways unforgiving. In most cases, you only get one chance to get it right.

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (“the Convention”) is a multilateral treaty designed to secure the prompt return of children wrongfully removed from, or retained outside, their country of habitual residence. It does not determine custody; rather, it decides where custody disputes will be resolved.

Don’t be an ostrich (and bury your head in the sand) – A brief look at Australasian Performing Right Association Limited v K Illusion Pty Ltd [2024] FedCFamC2G 928

Any parent who has been through litigation for their children will be familiar with these phrases, most likely drilled into them by their legal professionals. However, when children come of age, the Court reconsiders its stance.

Purchasing a property is a significant milestone.  As property lawyers, we are here to guide you through the process with confidence and peace of mind.  

The contract of sale is the cornerstone of any property transaction.  Here are some key points to consider when you receive a contract of sale:

The Federal Parliament has recently passed legislation that will provide employees with a legal right

to disconnect. This change comes alongside several amendments made to the Fair Work Act 2009

(Cth) as part of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023 (Cth).