If you are claiming compensation as a result of a motor vehicle accident or someone else’s negligence, it is possible that your Centrelink benefit will be affected. Depending on whether you are claiming a loss of wages or not, the effect to your Centrelink benefit will vary. If you are claiming wage loss and you also receive a Centrelink benefit,
Document forgery is a crime in many countries around the world, including Australia. Section 253 of the NSW Crimes Act 1900 states that making a false document with the intention of convincing someone of its legitimacy carries a maximum sentence of 10 years. The punishment doesn’t stop everyone, however, and forging a will can be tempting for criminals when the
Have you ever bought a product and been disappointed when you opened the packaging? Perhaps it looks nothing like the display image, or maybe the manufacturer has used shoddy materials. Whatever the problem, many people will simply chalk it up as a learning experience. But what if the product is defective, faulty or unsafe? Products can lead to significant injuries
The Australian health care system is one of the world’s leading ones, with hospitals and GP offices reliably providing treatments for the most complex issues. Medical negligence is not a very common occurrence in this system, but when it does happen, the results can be devastating. When a doctor, nurse or other health care professional fails to perform their duties
Oscar Humphries has announced that he is dropping his surname after his father, legendary Australian comedian Barry Humphries, allegedly cut his son from his will. The 36-year-old announced the news on social media, where he is now going by just his first and second names – Oscar Valentine. He explained his decision in a foul-mouthed tirade on Facebook. “Changing my name.
The topic of succession is complex in the farming world. The sector has traditionally followed the rule of primogeniture, whereby the first-born son takes over the family farm and continues to work the land. However, this approach is becoming increasingly rare in modern-day agricultural inheritance. In fact, a recent report from business advisors Chapman Eastway showed only 3 per cent
In the spirit of reconciliation GMP Law acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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