The “Shame List”
By Kylie Davis Quite regularly I am asked by clients how the local newspapers are permitted to print the names and particulars of offences of those people who come before the local Court. The answer is that during “Open Court”…
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Are expenses of Youth Allowance tax deductible? The Current State of Play.
By Robert Krahe Setting the Scene Can a student receiving Youth Allowance claim their costs of study, also referred to as self-education expenses against their assessable income? When you consider that the person in receipt of Youth Allowance is assessed…
Applications for Development. When and how you get a say…
By Andrea Green In a region where development is booming, it is important that the members of the community are aware of their rights to have a say. You may, for example, see a sign advising that premises are being…
Powers of Attorney in Queensland
turned_in_notStuart Naylor, Whitsundays Double Act
By Francesco Maconi A Power of Attorney is a formal document, by which one person (the principal) gives another person (the attorney) the authority to act on their behalf. Powers of Attorneys are relevant to all Australians, particularly the elderly…
The Queensland Ombudsman can assist you with a complaint about your local Council or a Government Department
By Sarah Dennis Has your local Council made a decision that you feel is unfair? Maybe you have been unfairly treated by a Government Department? The Queensland Ombudsman is an independent complaints investigation agency that may be able to help…
Ensure safety is more than just luck.
By Kylie Davis It is all too often that you see on the news and in newspapers stories about people being involved in accidents. As lawyers, we often have to deal with the legal consequences of accidents. Often, a moment…
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Do’s and Don’ts for Separated Parents
Superannuation Death Benefits and Estate Planning: What You Need to Know
