BNJ & Anor v DZ & Anor [2026] QChC 13 (Link to AUSTLII).
An unusual matter, where two children had been born in 2025 following a surrogacy arrangement, where one child was the biological child of the intended parents,
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Drugs and ‘doctor’s orders’ Victoria
By M. Eburn
Today’s
… question relates to the administration of drugs by Registered Paramedics (within ambulance and not within ambulance), in Victoria, and the inability for them to receive a Doctor’s Order to administer a medication.
There are three scenarios. The first, is…
Student paramedic as team first aider
By M. Eburn
Today’s correspondent, from Victoria, has:
… a question in regards to liability and insurance and other related matters that I may be unaware of, in regards to providing first aid in a sporting/ event context in Victoria.
As a student paramedic…
Biggest Mistakes People Make During Divorce:Divorce Mistakes to Avoid in 2026
Most people going through a divorce aren’t careless. They’re overwhelmed, emotional, and trying to make dozens of decisions at once during one of the most challenging periods of their life.
That’s exactly why well meaning mistakes happen so often. A…
Surrogacy in South Africa: what Australians should know
By Stephen Page
South Africa might seem like an obvious overseas surrogacy destination for Australians. It has high-quality IVF services, costs can be lower than in some other international destinations, and Australia has a substantial South African community, particularly in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne…
Egg donation in South Africa: the legal risks explained
By Stephen Page
For many Australians, egg donation in South Africa has long been an attractive fertility option. The medical standards are high, the costs can be significantly lower than comparable treatment in Australia, and there has historically been a greater availability of…
Referrals Run On Borrowed Trust: Eight Questions Your Colleagues Ask Before They Refer You
By Sue-Ella Prodonovich | August 2026Key takeaways• An internal referral is a bonus, not an entitlement. Your colleague lends you their standing and expects it back intact.• Colleagues judge how you’ll treat their client by watching how you treat them.•…
Amnesty International calls for children to be included in youth digital rights regulatory processes
Amnesty International reported on Monday that international failure to ensure children’s online safety from Big Tech harms is connected to a lack of youth perspectives in policy-making spaces. Classifying existing solutions as performative, the organization pointed out that increasing surveillance,…
Understanding Detriment in Proprietary Estoppel: Pérez de la Sala v Pérez de la Sala [2026] NSWCA 160
Perez de la Sala v Pérez de la Sala (No 5) [2026] NSWSC 556 concerned an application by Maria-Christina Pérez de la Sala (the plaintiff) for leave to amend her statement of claim to replead a proprietary estoppel claim previously…
Cash Distribution Regulation Australia
The Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026 has been passed by both Houses of Parliament and is awaiting Royal Assent.UPDATE: The Act received Royal Assent on 26 August 2026.The bill establishes a framework to regulate cash distribution services in Australia, including
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