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Introduction Facing litigation can be a daunting experience for any not-for-profit (NFP) organisation or charity in New South Wales. The risks to your organisation’s assets, reputation, and ability to fulfil
Introduction For not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, understanding when an agreement is legally enforceable under Australian contract law is essential to protecting resources and ensuring smooth operations. Relying on undocumented or informal
Introduction Receiving a subpoena can be a challenging experience for not-for-profits (NFPs) and charities, as it requires careful handling to ensure compliance with court requirements and protect your organisation’s interests.
Introduction The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has released an updated interpretation statement on public benevolent institutions (PBI), reflecting recent legal developments and sector feedback. This updated statement clarifies
Introduction Australian organisations now face heightened privacy and cybersecurity risks as data breaches become more frequent and the legal consequences more severe. Recent reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
Introduction Defamation law in NSW plays a significant role in protecting the reputation of not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, including charities, when false or damaging statements are made against them. While most
Introduction Employers in the not-for-profit sector face significant challenges in achieving payroll compliance under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS Award). Ambiguous award provisions, frequent
Introduction Whistleblower complaints present not-for-profits and charities with complex challenges that can impact their reputation, operations, and legal standing. Addressing these complaints effectively is essential, as organisations must ensure that
Introduction Managed services agreements are increasingly used by not-for-profit (NFP) organisations to improve efficiency, but these arrangements can quickly become the source of business disputes, director disputes, or even litigation
Introduction Internal disputes between a charity’s board and senior staff can disrupt governance, undermine public trust, and threaten the organisation’s ability to fulfil its charitable purpose. These conflicts often arise
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Introduction Managing an Islamic will in nsw requires balancing the legal rules of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) (‘Succession Act‘) with strict religious obligations. An executor in nsw must gather the estate,
Introduction Administering an estate under Islamic principles requires a strict sequence of distribution, where debts and religious obligations are settled first, followed by the Wasiyyah, and finally the fixed Shariah
Introduction Superannuation does not automatically form part of your estate, meaning Australian Muslims risk their death benefits falling under secular intestacy laws rather than Islamic inheritance principles. When super pays
Introduction Muslim families purchasing real estate in New South Wales must carefully consider how their property ownership structure impacts their Islamic estate planning. When property owned jointly is held as
Introduction Parents of a child with a disability face unique challenges when arranging their financial future and long-term care. Establishing a legally valid will and setting up a protective trust
Introduction A gift made in contemplation of death allows a person to transfer property before they pass away, operating outside the formal requirements of a will. Australian law provides for