Castrikum Adams Legal

24/04/2026

On this day, we remember and honour those who served.
Lest we forget. 🌺

Our office will be closed on Monday, 27 April in observance of Anzac Day.
Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, 28 April.

17/04/2026

🚨 Changes to superannuation from 1 July 2026

Employers will soon need to pay super at the same time as wages, instead of quarterly. This means tighter deadlines and important updates to your payroll processes.

💼 Our firm can assist you with these changes and any other employment law matters. Get in touch if you need advice.

If you’d like to read more about the changes, visit:

From 1 July 2026, employers need to pay superannuation contributions at the same time they pay their employees’ wages. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is responsible for implementing the new rules.

09/04/2026

🐰Worked over Easter? Make sure you’re being paid correctly! 💼

In NSW, Easter Friday through Monday are public holidays. If you worked, you may be entitled to penalty rates, overtime, or time off in lieu, depending on your contract or award.

Our team can help you understand your entitlements, review contracts, and resolve disputes, ensuring you’re correctly compensated.

📞 Contact us at 66871167 for guidance on all matters of employment law.

08/04/2026

🐣 We hope you all had a wonderful Easter Break! 🐰

Spending time with family often brings an important question into focus - if something unexpected happened, would they be protected?

Estate planning isn’t something to put off. Having the right structures in place can make all the difference for your loved ones.

💼 Our firm can assist with estate planning and ensure everything is properly set up to protect your family. If this is something you’ve been meaning to organise, now is the perfect time.

Visit our website through the link below to learn more about our services or get in touch on 66871167.

Castrikum Adams Legal. We are experienced Lawyers and Solicitors servicing Solicitors Bangalow, Byron Bay, Ballina, Lismore Shires.

31/03/2026

🔎 Case Spotlight: Employee vs Contractor
In CFMMEU v Personnel Contracting Pty Ltd, the High Court clarified how to tell if someone is an employee or contractor.
The key points:
📄If there’s a valid written contract, that’s what matters most - not just how the relationship works in practice.
⚠️ Simply calling someone a “contractor” isn’t enough
⚖️ A well-drafted contract now carries major weight

Takeaway:
Your contract could be the deciding factor - so it needs to be right.

At Castrikum Adams Legal, we assist businesses in reviewing and preparing contracts to minimise risk and ensure compliance with current employment laws.

Case information Lower Court Judgment 17/07/2020 Federal Court of Australia (Allsop CJ, Jagot and Lee JJ) [2020] FCAFC 122 Catchwords Industrial law – Employee and independent contractor – Proper test for distinguishing – Labour hire agreement – Definition of “employee” –Where second a...

20/03/2026

⚖️ BUSINESS LAW UPDATE

Did you know Australia’s merger laws changed in 2026?

Some mergers and acquisitions must now be notified to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and approved before the deal can proceed.

Previously, notifying the ACCC was mostly voluntary. The new regime strengthens competition laws and gives the regulator more oversight of major deals.

If you’re buying, selling or merging a business, legal advice early can help avoid delays. Castrikum Adams Legal advises businesses on corporate transactions and regulatory compliance.

Learn more down below.

From 1 January 2026 a new mandatory process, the merger control regime comes into full effect, strengthening Australia’s merger laws. Businesses contemplating an acquisition that meets certain thresholds must notify the ACCC and wait for approval before they can proceed.

19/03/2026

⚖️ Estate disputes can be complex - and sometimes the outcome is determined before a claim even reaches court.

A recent case reported by the Australian Financial Review highlights how a woman who spent 17 years caring for her sick husband was unable to pursue an inheritance claim because the court found she did not have sufficient financial need.
It’s a reminder that family provision claims are not about fairness or sacrifice alone - the key legal question is often whether the person genuinely needs financial support from the estate.

📖 To read the full article, follow the link down below.

*Disclaimer: We are not involved in this case and are sharing it as a public example to highlight the importance of legal support in Estate Planning.

Michelle Wielicki gave up 17 years of her life to care for sick husband, but when she tried to get a share of his estate, she lost before she even got to trial.

16/03/2026

💼💡 Life insurance is a cornerstone of many estate plans, but can family members contest payouts? Understanding how life insurance interacts with your estate planning can help protect your beneficiaries and prevent disputes.

Our latest blog explains how beneficiaries are determined and what happens if no one is nominated.

Life insurance is often a key part of estate planning. However, many Australians wonder whether family members can contest life insurance payouts.

16/03/2026

💼✈️ Did you know your frequent flyer points could be part of your estate planning? Many Australians overlook how loyalty points, travel rewards, or other “non-traditional” assets are treated after you pass.

Our latest blog breaks down what you need to consider to ensure your points benefit your loved ones - and don’t get lost or overlooked.

Read more down below!

However, frequent flyer points are often forgotten. Although they are not cash, they can hold significant practical value.

11/03/2026

Many employees are surprised to learn that even accidental overpayments can be legally recovered 💸

However, recovery isn’t as simple as deducting it from your next pay. Under the Fair Work Act 2009, employers must follow strict wage deduction rules, including:

✍️ Written authorisation
🤝 Reasonable repayment terms
⛔ No reduction below minimum wage

Understanding your rights early can prevent unnecessary disputes.