Victoria’s New Reserve Price Disclosure Law – What It Means for You
By Shawn Mendis (Pakenham, Victoria) The Victorian Government has announced a major reform in the real estate sector aimed at tackling the practice known as under-quoting. Under the proposed changes, real estate agents in Victoria will be required to publish the exact reserve price of a property at least seven days before it goes to...
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Understanding the 2025 Franchise Law Changes in Australia and Victoria
From 1 April 2025, Australia introduced a new version of the Franchising Code of Conduct, which applies across all states, including Victoria. Some rules will become fully active from 1 November 2025. These updates are designed to make franchise relationships fairer, clearer, and more transparent for both franchisees and franchisors. At Shawn Mendis Lawyers, we...
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Shawn Mendis Lawyers Celebrates a Successful First Anniversary in Pakenham
Shawn Mendis Lawyers is proud to mark one year of dedicated service at our Pakenham office. Since our establishment, we have remained committed to delivering expert legal services with integrity, professionalism, and a client-first approach. This milestone is a testament to the trust and support of our valued clients, our hardworking team, and the wider...
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Landmark High Court Ruling: ‘Sham’ Terminations Can Cause Psychiatric Injury
On December 11, 2024, the High Court of Australia delivered a significant judgment in Elisha v Vision Australia Ltd [2024] HCA 50, addressing the availability of damages for psychiatric injury resulting from the manner of an employee’s dismissal. Case Background: Mr. Elisha, employed by Vision Australia since September 2006, was involved in a disputed incident...
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