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Plain-English guides to Australian law — bonds, tradies, tribunals, consumer rights, and more. Written so you can actually act on them.
Landlord Won’t Return Your Bond? Dispute It Fast
Your landlord or real estate agent is refusing to release your bond, or claiming deductions you don't agree with. A formal End-of-Lease Bond Dispute Letter sets out your position clearly, itemises each…
Read Guide →How to Write to Your Strata Manager or Body Corporate (and Actually Get a Reply)
The first letter is what gets a repair, records request or approval moving. Here is what to put in it, the words…
Read Guide →QCAT decisions this week: builders and building defects, house rentals and bonds (18 October to 24 October 2026)
4 QCAT decisions from 18 October to 24 October 2026, in plain English.
Read Guide →VCAT decisions this week: other civil disputes, unpaid debts and invoices (18 October to 24 October 2026)
5 VCAT decisions from 18 October to 24 October 2026, in plain English.
Read Guide →NCAT decisions this week: house rentals and bonds, motor vehicle dealers, builders and building defects (18 October to 24 October 2026)
3 NCAT decisions from 18 October to 24 October 2026, in plain English.
Read Guide →Tribunal confirms rejection of WorkSafe review: no law gave it power to hear the case (VCAT, 2026)
A worker whose job ended complained to WorkSafe Victoria, which reviewed his information and closed the case, and he then applied to…
Read Guide →Objectors lose bid to stop a third bowling green and tree removal in a heritage park (VCAT, 2026)
A community group challenged a council's decision to let a bowls club build a third bowling green inside a heritage-listed park in…
Read Guide →Working with children exclusion affirmed despite counselling and study progress (VCAT, 2026)
A man applied for a working with children check while a charge of making a threat to kill was pending, then pleaded…
Read Guide →Show Cause Letter at Work: How to Respond Properly
A show cause letter or written warning at work requires a careful written response. Here's how to answer the allegations properly and…
Read Guide →Got an Eviction or Termination Notice: How to Respond as a Renter in Australia
Received a termination notice, notice to vacate or notice to leave from your landlord or agent? A written response that checks the…
Read Guide →Reading About It Is Step One.
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