Mandatory five-day Covid-19 lockdown

Following the West Australian State government imposing a mandatory five-day Covid-19 lockdown on 31 January 2021 affecting the Perth Metropolitan, Peel and the South West Regions, Johnstone Crouse Lawyers’ office will only be open by appointment, where essential. Subject to any extension of the mandatory five-day Covid-19 lockdown or any updated restrictions by the West […]
Travel to and from Western Australia

The WA Government has now introduced restrictions on travel to Western Australia (click here for more information). A person will not be in breach of these restrictions if they are required to enter Western Australia under, or to give effect to, an order of an Australian court. Insofar as travel from WA is concerned, whilst there is […]
Public Gatherings and Regional Travel Restrictions

The WA Government has now introduced further restrictions on certain gatherings to assist in reducing the spread of COVID-19. The prohibition on public gatherings of more than two (2) persons does not apply to courts (including courtrooms and hearing rooms), as courts are essential services, and a gathering at a court is not a prohibited […]
Media Release form Attorney-General, Christian Porter

Breakthrough on super-splitting for WA de facto couples Separated de facto couples in Western Australia will soon be able to achieve a split of their superannuation assets in property settlements. “De facto couples in the West have, for too long, had to put up with a situation regarding the treatment of super assets in property […]
Family, domestic and sexual violence

Family, domestic and sexual violence is a major health and welfare issue in Australia and globally. It occurs across all ages, socioeconomic and demographic groups but mainly affects women and children. Indigenous women, young women and pregnant women are particularly at risk. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report released on 28 February 2018 […]
Summary of changes to the Joint Form of General Conditions 2018

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (“REIWA“), in conjunction with the Law Society of Western Australia, recently released the 2018 Joint Form General Conditions for the Sale of Land (“2018 General Conditions”) which replaces the former 2011 version. The 2018 General Conditions aim to adapt to the ever evolving legal landscape within Western Australia […]
Changes to the Restraining Order Act 1997 (WA)

On 1 July 2017, a new type of restraining order was introduced in Western Australia, namely a ‘Family Violence Restraining Order’ (“FVRO“). This is in addition to the existing ‘Violence Restraining Order’ (“VRO“) and ‘Misconduct Restraining Order’ (“MRO“) that exist to help people experiencing domestic violence in Perth and throughout WA. How does this impact […]
Separation and divorce statistics

Separation and divorce have unfortunately become a way of life in today’s modern world. On the one side is “for better or for worse”, and on the other the reality for many is being in an unhappy marriage or relationship due to love being gone, adultery, abuse or various other reasons. In those circumstances it […]