Bankruptcy 3.2 “Bankruptcy Administration”
Updated by Michael Murray, Research Affiliate, University of Sydney Law School

This Subtitle examines the functions and powers of the officers and bodies that administer the bankruptcy legislation. This update discusses the process where cases may be transferred to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

Key Cases: Inspector-General in Bankruptcy v Hartnett [2025] FCA 111.
Key Legislation: Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 (Cth); Bankruptcy Regulations 2021 (Cth).

Business Organisations 4.2 “Company Management”
Updated by Joseph Claude Veneziano, Associate Editor and Reporter, Local Government and Environmental Reports of Australia

This Subtitle contains an exposition of the law which covers the activities of members in their meetings, the role and powers of directors and their accountability.

Key Legislation: Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

Civil Procedure 5.2 “Pleadings and Amendment”
Updated by William Prizeman, Barrister, Legal Aid Queensland

This Subtitle examines pleadings, which set the foundation for disputes which are to proceed to trial. This update focuses heavily on South Australia, specifically the Uniform Civil Rules 2020 (SA), in relation to cross-claims and revising a claim or pleading.

Key Legislation: Uniform Civil Rules 2020 (SA).

Communications 6.9 “Internet Law”
Updated by Sophie Dawson, Partner, Johnson Winter Slattery

This Subtitle states the key laws and principles in three key categories of law: general laws of particular relevance to the internet, key private international law concepts, and key internet specific laws. This extensive update covers such areas as privacy and the internet, listening and surveillance devices, online gambling and cybercrime.

Key Cases: Aguasa v Hunter [2024] WASC 380.

Revenue Law 31.1 “Employment Remuneration and Superannuation”
Updated by Joseph Claude Veneziano, Associate Editor and Reporter, Government and Environmental Reports of Australia

This Subtitle discusses employment remuneration and superannuation. It explores both the judicial and statutory interpretations of “income” and the various forms which “income” can take in relation to income earned as a result of employment of “personal exertion”.

Sport and Leisure 32.1 “Sporting Structures and Event Management”
Updated by Graeme Pollard, Director, Primetime Legal Research Services

This Subtitle examines various types of structures available to sporting organisations and examines the legal issues confronting each of the major participants in the management of a sports event. This update examines companies limited by guarantee, such as the Australian Football League and Cricket Australia. Also featured is discussion on promoters and the role of sponsorship.

Key Legislation: Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements Act 2021 (Qld).

Unfair Dealing 35.8 “Undue Influence”
Updated by D A Pittavino, Associate to the Chief Justice of South Australia, Supreme Court of South Australia

The principles of, means of proving, defences to, and remedies for undue influence are the subject of this Subtitle. This extensive update examines the equitable doctrine of undue influence guards against the actual or presumed exploitation of those who are interpersonally dependent upon another and against the exertion of undue and morally repugnant pressure.

Key Cases: Nolan v Jude [2024] UKPC 22; Wu v Wu [2024] ACTCA 8; Thorne v Kennedy (2017) 263 CLR 85; 91 ALJR 1260; [2017] HCA 49.

Wills and Estate Administration 36.1 “Wills”
Updated by Dr Ben McEniery, Barrister-at-Law, Deane Chambers, Brisbane

This Subtitle examines aspects of the law regarding wills and their validity, along with discussion of the Probate Court, the Court of Construction and gifts contained in wills. This update discusses how a will may be made, altered or revoked by an any person who has attained 18 years of age.

Currently scheduled updates (subject to change):

• Family Law 17.6 “Status of Children and Parental Rights and Responsibilities”
• Finance, Banking and Securities 18.9 “Securities”
• Health and Guardianship 20.9 “Guardianship and Administration or Management of Property”