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Many business owners are facing unprecedented times in the current economic climate which they have little or no control over. However, there is one thing that is within your control that you can do to protect your business - register your personal property interests on the PPSR!

The NSW Government has implemented a program to help rid homes of loose-fill asbestos insulation with the help of NSW Fair Trading. The program, Voluntary Purchase and Demolition Program, will provide free sample testing for loose-fill asbestos to owners of pre-1980s residential properties.

The Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2016, which was passed by the House of Representatives, amends Australia's Privacy Act 1988 and is due to take effect on February 22, 2018.

The plight of our drought-stricken farmers has touched the hearts and minds of the nation, prompting an outpouring of goodwill and the organisation of numerous fundraising campaigns including food drives and sausage sizzles. So, are there any legal requirements that you must keep in mind if you want

We are very pleased to announce that our very own lawyer, Sally Davies, has won a CONDA (City Of Newcastle Drama Association) for 'Best New Play or Musical Written for a Newcastle Company' for her hilarious Christmas themed play 'Festive Spirit'. The whole Jenkins Legal Services team can attest to t

Option periods in commercial and retail leases benefit both the landlord and tenant. However, they can be complex clauses which require careful consideration, particularly for the tenant, to ensure that their rights to the option period are not lost.