WMD Law Incorporating Peter Tierney & Associates

WMD Law Incorporating Peter Tierney & Associates We are a local firm providing a high level of service in legal matters for businesses and individuals.

Our highly skilled lawyers, paralegals and support staff can assist in a range of matters in relation to Commercial Law, Property Law, Family Law, Estate Planning and Criminal Law. We are able to see to clients needs with offices in Bega, Merimbula and Eden.

The Fair Work Act has undergone significant changes with the introduction of the new amendments within the Act as of 26 ...
28/04/2025

The Fair Work Act has undergone significant changes with the introduction of the new amendments within the Act as of 26 August 2024. Some of the changes focus on the nature of the employment relationship and address previous ambiguities, particularly regarding casual employment and the distinction between employees and contractors. Learn more through the link below.

The Fair Work Act has undergone significant changes with the introduction of the new amendments within the Act as of 26 August 2024. Some of the changes focus on the nature of the employment relationship and address previous ambiguities, particularly regarding casual employment and the distinction b...

A Power of Attorney is a formal legal document that provides an appointed person or trustee organisation with the abilit...
19/03/2025

A Power of Attorney is a formal legal document that provides an appointed person or trustee organisation with the ability and legal authority to act on your behalf and manage your assets. Unlike an Appointment of Enduring Guardian, this is for the purpose of financial and legal decisions. Learn more through the link below.

What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is a formal legal document that provides an appointed person or trustee organisation with the ability and legal authority to act on your behalf and manage your assets. Unlike an Appointment of Enduring Guardian, this is for the purpose of financial an...

In our increasingly interconnected and technological world it is likely that you have seen news of several data and info...
18/02/2025

In our increasingly interconnected and technological world it is likely that you have seen news of several data and information breaches. Even if you are extremely careful in when and where you provide personal information there are other ways your information can be mishandled. For example, where you or someone you know may be completing a tenancy application. Learn more through the link below

In our increasingly interconnected and technological world it is likely that you have seen news of several data and information breaches. Even if you are extremely careful in when and where you provide personal information there are other ways your information can be mishandled. For example, where y...

Criminal law has developed over hundreds of years to regulate the actions that people take, and to protect people from t...
23/01/2025

Criminal law has developed over hundreds of years to regulate the actions that people take, and to protect people from those who would do them harm. However, new challenges relating to this timeless principle have arisen with the advent of modern communication technologies. Contentious interactions between people have been argued over in court for longer than Australia has existed as a country, and now online communications have the same privilege. Learn more through the link below.

S 474.17 Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) Criminal law has developed over hundreds of years to regulate the actions that people take, and to protect people from those who would do them harm. However, new challenges relating to this timeless principle have arisen with the advent of modern communication t...

Section 106 of the Strata Schemes Management Act provides a statutory obligation on the Owners Corporation to maintain c...
15/01/2025

Section 106 of the Strata Schemes Management Act provides a statutory obligation on the Owners Corporation to maintain common property. If it is common property, the Owners Corporation must undertake the necessary repairs based on its obligations under s.106 of the Act. If, on the other hand, the damage is to lot property, the Owners Corporations obligation arises in circumstances where the damage is caused by the failure to maintain the common property. Learn more through the link below.

Section 106 of the Strata Schemes Management Act provides a statutory obligation on the Owners Corporation to maintain common property. If it is common property, the Owners Corporation must undertake the necessary repairs based on its obligations under s.106 of the Act. If, on the other hand, the da...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal action against Woolworths and Coles separat...
17/12/2024

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal action against Woolworths and Coles separately in the Federal Court, accusing the supermarket giants of misleading consumers with false discount claims on hundreds of products. According to the ACCC, the discounts advertised by the supermarkets were allegedly not genuine and were misleading to shoppers. Learn more through the link below.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal action against Woolworths and Coles separately in the Federal Court, accusing the supermarket giants of misleading consumers with false discount claims on hundreds of products. According to the ACCC, the discounts advertise...

The Federal Government has put forward proposed changes to parts of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (the Act) that will in...
29/11/2024

The Federal Government has put forward proposed changes to parts of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (the Act) that will influence how property settlements between separated couples are determined, introducing the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024 (the Bill) on 24 August 2024. Learn more through the link below.

The Federal Government has put forward proposed changes to parts of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (the Act) that will influence how property settlements between separated couples are determined, introducing the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024 (the Bill) on 24 August 2024. The Bill’s aim is to clari...

In NSW, entering an early guilty plea of guilty can provide significant benefits. The timing of a defendant’s guilty ple...
18/11/2024

In NSW, entering an early guilty plea of guilty can provide significant benefits. The timing of a defendant’s guilty plea can also influence the sentencing outcome. Sentencing discounts are mechanisms used to incentivise early admissions of guilt, promote efficiency, and reduce the emotional and financial burdens of legal proceedings on the victims and the state. Defendants can receive a sentencing discount ranging from 1% to 25% as a reward for an early plea. Learn more through the link below.

In NSW, entering an early guilty plea of guilty can provide significant benefits. The timing of a defendant's guilty plea can also influence the sentencing outcome. Sentencing discounts are mechanisms used to incentivise early admissions of guilt, promote efficiency, and reduce the emotional and fin...

When a marriage or de facto relationship ends, one important consideration for both parties is financial support. In Aus...
07/11/2024

When a marriage or de facto relationship ends, one important consideration for both parties is financial support. In Australia, spousal maintenance refers to payments made by one spouse or partner to the other to help support them after separation. This guide will help you understand your rights and obligations when it comes to spousal maintenance, outlining key factors such as eligibility, types of maintenance, how it’s calculated, and the legal process involved. Learn more through the link below.

When a marriage or de facto relationship ends, one important consideration for both parties is financial support. In Australia, spousal maintenance refers to payments made by one spouse or partner to the other to help support them after separation. This guide will help you understand your rights and...

The law regarding pets in New South Wales is largely confined to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Compan...
28/10/2024

The law regarding pets in New South Wales is largely confined to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Companion Animals Act.

You may have noticed that specific dog breeds such as Corgis, Rottweilers, and Boxers now have long tails, unlike the docked or cropped tails that were common some years ago. This is because it is now illegal to dock or crop the tail or ears of animals under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Learn more through the link below.

The law regarding pets in New South Wales is largely confined to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Companion Animals Act. You may have noticed that specific dog breeds such as Corgis, Rottweilers, and Boxers now have long tails, unlike the docked or cropped tails that were common some...

In a significant legislative advancement, the New South Wales (NSW) government has enacted the Crimes Legislation Amendm...
18/09/2024

In a significant legislative advancement, the New South Wales (NSW) government has enacted the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Act 2022, which introduces a comprehensive framework targeting coercive control and abusive behaviour within intimate relationships. Learn more through the link below.

In a significant legislative advancement, the New South Wales (NSW) government has enacted the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Act 2022, which introduces a comprehensive framework targeting coercive control and abusive behaviour within intimate relationships. The Act amends the Crime...

In parenting matters, conducted in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Court), ensuring the voice of the ...
14/08/2024

In parenting matters, conducted in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Court), ensuring the voice of the child is heard in a safe and age-appropriate way is important. The Court must determine what arrangements are in each child’s best interests and in doing so, one of the factors it considers is any views expressed by the child.

Although children do not appear in Court, the Court employs various strategies to gather essential information regarding their views and perspectives. Some of these are set out in the link below.

In parenting matters, conducted in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Court), ensuring the voice of the child is heard in a safe and age-appropriate way is important. The Court must determine what arrangements are in each child’s best interests and in doing so, one of the factors i...

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