A Financial Agreement, or sometimes also called a Binding Financial Agreement, is a document, similar to a private contract, between the parties in a family law matter.

The intention of a Financial Agreement is to remove the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia’s jurisdiction in relation to the financial arrangements of the parties upon their separation, or to address specific issues between them.

The second round of workplace and industrial relations reforms under the Albanese government have passed – the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Act 2023 (Cth)

Employers must ensure that they do not action “hasty and in the heat of the moment resignations”. If actioned immediately it may be found to be a dismissal that is harsh and disproportionate.

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