Archives April 2026

This article was written by Jialin Liu Solicitor at W & G Lawyers.

The forms of abuse most commonly overlooked — and what the law can do for you.

She had never been hit. But she had to account for every dollar she spent, was cut off from her own family, had her phone checked regularly, and needed his approval for every decision she made. She wasn’t sure whether what she was experiencing counted as family violence — or whether the law could help her.

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Yesterday, we held a fun and challenging team-building event at Red Lock Escape Rooms in Westfield North Lakes. For this activity, we selected two immersive escape room themes: Sherlock and The Witch’s Lair. In these two different worlds, we experienced thrilling puzzle-solving adventures that tested our wits and enhanced our team collaboration.

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This article was written by Nancy Wang Principal Solicitor at W & G Lawyers. 

It is one of the most common scenarios in Australian family wealth: parents lend money to an adult child to help buy a home, build a business, or get a foothold in the property market. Sometimes the loan is documented carefully. Sometimes a caveat is even lodged on the title. The family is satisfied that the money is “protected.”

Then the child’s marriage breaks down. The parents expect that their loan will be deducted from the property pool before the assets are divided, leaving more for their child (and, in their minds, less for the departing spouse). They are often shocked to discover that the Family Court treats the loan as if it does not exist.

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At W & G Lawyers, the law is not just a profession — it is a calling to serve, protect, and invest in the people and communities around us. That commitment has never been more visible than in our ongoing Gold-level sponsorship of John Paul College (JPC), a partnership that reflects who we are and what we stand for.

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This article was written by Grace Blake Solicitor at W & G Lawyers. 

At W and G Lawyers, we are seeing a growing trend across Queensland, particularly on the Gold Coast, where local councils are increasingly targeting unapproved works and boundary issues during property transactions. Following discussions with Stewart Title, title insurance is worth considering as a risk management tool for buyers navigating this evolving landscape.

We have previously written about the general benefits of title insurance. This article focuses on a more recent and specific trend. Council enforcement activity across Queensland has increased sharply, and this has real consequences for buyers who may not have previously considered title insurance a priority.

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This article was written by Jialin Liu Solicitor at W & G Lawyers. 

Why This Visa Is More Complex Than It Appears

The Subclass 407 Training visa is often perceived as one of the more accessible temporary visas in Australia. It does not require an occupation to appear on a prescribed skills list, there is no minimum salary threshold, and the English language requirement is comparatively modest.

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This article was written by Nancy Wang Principal Solicitor at W & G Lawyers. 

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland has provided helpful clarification on the registration of foreign judgments in Australia, and in particular on what is meant by the “amount payable under” a judgment where the foreign court has ordered that the debt be paid in instalments.

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This article was written by Simone Garcia Solicitor at W & G Lawyers.

Buying your first home is a major milestone, and off‑the‑plan properties can be an appealing pathway into the market. They often offer lower upfront costs, more time to save before settlement, and the excitement of moving into a brand‑new home. But these benefits come with risks—particularly for first‑time buyers who may be unfamiliar with complex property contracts.

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This article was written by Nancy Wang Principal Solicitor at W & G Lawyers. 

Introduction

A recent Queensland Supreme Court decision contains a warning that every business owner, director, and commercial operator in Queensland should take seriously. The case is about a share buy-back — but the legal principles at the heart of it apply to virtually any commercial agreement where one party performs their side of the deal and the other uses contractual timing language to avoid or delay payment.

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This article was written by Jialin Liu Solicitor at W & G Lawyers. For further information about Jialin Liu‘s professional background, legal experience, and areas of practice, please click on her name to view her full profile.

The Business Innovation and Investment visas (Subclass 188 and 888) closed to new applications in July 2024. For many entrepreneurs who had planned their pathway to Australian permanent residency through these programs, that option is no longer available.

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