April used to be known as Autism Awareness Month. But in 2021, the designation changed to Autism Acceptance Month. Although it’s only a small change to the name, it’s an important one. Awareness is knowing that somebody has autism, while acceptance is when you include a person with autism in your activities and your community. […]
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Recently we successfully brought a claim for a first-time homeowner against a Builder in a VCAT matter. Ramirez v Sherridon Pty Ltd (Building and Property) [2022] VCAT 405, relates to a domestic building dispute where the Applicants (“the Owners”) issued proceedings in the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal against the Respondent (“the Builder”) which relates to
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Friend in Me (FIM) is a registered Australian charity that promotes inclusion and acceptance in at risk and disadvantaged children through sensory friendly events, workshops and programs. One of the aims of the FIM organisation is to reduce the feelings of loneliness and isolation that children can experience by bringing families together to meet, share,
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It is common for us to be asked to review a contract – whether it is a building contract, a consultancy contract, a contract of sale or a procurement contract – just to name a few! Some people may ask “Why do I need a lawyer to review a contract when it just sets out
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In a recent VCAT decision (Miller & Anor v Pomphrey (Building and Property) [2022] VCAT 140), the Applicants (“the Owners”) issued proceedings in the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal against the Respondent (“the Builder”) seeking damages for defective building work. This case shows how damages can be calculated by either the cost of replacement or the
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It’s funny how at the end of the year all you can think about is having a break, maybe going on a holiday and the fun the festive season will bring. However, it seems Omicron may have had different plans, and not all of us were able to enjoy the break that we had been
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I know everyone is saying it, but 2021 certainly was an intense year! Having said that, we were very fortunate at Spectrum Lawyers to continue working throughout the multiple lockdowns of 2021. In fact, the business actually saw growth, but was it business as usual? Absolutely not. Like many young families we juggled working full
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As we approach the end of the year, many people are counting down until the break – especially this year! As much as we all deserve a break and some downtime, there are some very important steps all businesses should take to ensure they are prepared for 2022 when they re-open. Here are some tips
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If you find yourself in the unfortunate position where you’re in a dispute with your builder or the owner of a property, you may be able to take your dispute to VCAT to have it resolved. Here are the steps involved: Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (DBDRV) Before applying to the DBDRV, you must have
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The Special Children’s Christmas Parties are the biggest events of their kind in Australia for special needs children and their families, and this year Spectrum Lawyers & Consultants are delighted to be a Bronze Sponsor. Can you believe we are even talking about Christmas!? Where did 2021 go? Even though we’ve spent a lot of
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