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War over wills – succession law change warning
Law & Regulation

War over wills – succession law change warning

Simon Page is taking a Family Protection Act claim to the high court over his grandfather's multimillion dollar estate. He's concerned a suggested law change could strip adult children of their right to make similar claims.

Victoria Young 28 Feb 2022
What's in a name: businessman in fight over trusts worth $30m
Law & Regulation

What's in a name: businessman in fight over trusts worth $30m

A wealthy businessman convicted of indecent assault is fighting for his name to remain on two "substantial" trusts.

Michael Andrew 28 Feb 2022
What employers need to know about new mandate ruling
Law & Regulation

What employers need to know about new mandate ruling

In a case concerning police and defence force workers, Justice Francis Cooke ruled a government order mandating their jabs was illegal. But where does your company stand?

Victoria Young 26 Feb 2022
Court overturns 'unjustified' police and defence vaccine mandates
Law & Regulation

Court overturns 'unjustified' police and defence vaccine mandates

Imposing a mandate to keep police and defence operations running rather than to prevent covid spread in the community did not justify the limitation of fundamental rights, the court found.

Michael Andrew 25 Feb 2022


Victoria Young
Victoria Young

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With a professional career spanning New Zealand, Singapore, and London, Victoria Young has been with BusinessDesk since 2019, initially as a senior reporter before taking on the role of investigations editor in 2022, then editor in 2024. 
She has been instrumental in growing BusinessDesk as this country’s premium business news brand.
She was the 2023 recipient of a Brian Gaynor initiative grant.
Victoria holds law and arts degrees from Victoria University of Wellington. 
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