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04/09/2026

The ATO may impose a Failure to Lodge penalty if you fail to lodge a required tax document by its due date. This includes documents such as tax returns, BAS, FBT returns, GST returns, PAYG reports, and Single Touch Payroll reports.

If a taxpayer fails to comply with statutory reporting obligations by a specified due date, the taxpayer may be liable for a Failure to Lodge ('FTL') on time penalty. FTL penalties can apply where returns, notices, statements, or other required documents are lodged after the relevant due date.

03/09/2026

A parent can withhold a child from the other parent where there are no Parenting Orders in place, but that does not necessarily mean they are legally justified in doing so.

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28/08/2026

Australian family law does not automatically divide assets equally. Instead, the Court considers each party's contributions, future needs, and whether the outcome is just and equitable.

The Court considers a range of factors, including the financial and non-financial contributions made by each party, their respective future needs, and whether the proposed division is fair in all the circumstances.

27/08/2026

Our Connect & Collaborate events are designed to bring professionals together in a relaxed environment, making it easy to meet new people, reconnect with existing contacts, and build meaningful business relationships.

We hope you can join us on 3 September.

Join Bambrick Legal for our next instalment in the Connect & Collaborate: Professional Networking series, hosted at Reform Distilling.

25/08/2026

Following the Optus data breach, the OAIC has increased enforcement of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and begun a broad compliance review of privacy policies in higher-risk sectors.

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Privacy compliance is firmly back in the regulatory spotlight, with recent action by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) underscoring a tougher approach to enforcement under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

20/08/2026

Leaving an inheritance to a loved one is usually intended to improve their financial position. But what happens when the person receiving that inheritance is an Age Pension recipient?

An inheritance can affect a beneficiary's entitlement to the Age Pension because Centrelink applies income and assets tests when determining eligibility and the rate of pension payable. Receiving a substantial sum, an investment or an interest in property can therefore have consequences that neither...

18/08/2026

Our next Connect & Collaborate event is just around the corner.

If you're looking to meet other professionals, strengthen existing connections, and expand your network, we'd love to see you at Reform Distilling on Thursday 3 September.

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11/08/2026

The Family Court expects parents to support their child's relationship with both parents where it is safe to do so. Ongoing poor co-parenting may affect parenting arrangements and future Court decisions.

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Parenting disputes are governed by the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). The Court’s primary consideration is always the best interests of the child, not the wishes or grievances of either parent.

05/08/2026

Registrations are now open for our next Connect & Collaborate: Professional Networking event.

Join us on Thursday 3 September for an evening of networking with professionals from across Adelaide. We look forward to seeing you there.

Join Bambrick Legal for our next instalment in the Connect & Collaborate: Professional Networking series, hosted at Reform Distilling.