An Encroaching Issue
It is a fact that land owners in Australia can be faced with the issue of encroachments. This is because an encroachment can occur when a land owner has a building that intrudes or overhangs on a neighbouring property and…
Posts by Kendell Bocos
Victims of Crime Assistance
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In Queensland people that are the victim of an act of violence are eligible for assistance in circumstances where that person satisfies the prescribed scheme set out in the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 2009. This scheme was established by…
Assault with Sweet Chilli Sauce Bottle
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An elderly client recently attended at our office and asked that we investigate a claim for damages on his behalf. The circumstances surrounding the matter involved an assault whilst seated at the kitchen table by a former friend who took…
SNOS – ID Scanners
With the introduction of the Safe Night Out Legislation Amendment Bill 2014, new obligations have been imposed on designated licensed premises in order to reduce the likelihood of violent and anti-social behaviour in the night life. One example of the…
Company Directors
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Under the Corporations Act 2001, a person that has been validly appointed as a director of a company will be responsible for the management of that company and oversee the state of its affairs.
An Overview of Bankruptcy
turned_in_notBankruptcy, Insolvency
The law as it relates to insolvency is fundamental in balancing the interests of an individual with those of the general community. It does this by ensuring that creditors are paid from the limited resources owned by a debtor.
Consumer Guarantees
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The Australian Consumer Law (“ACL”) provides for certain statutory guarantees in relation to the supply of goods and services to consumers. Although this article will only focus on the supply of goods, statutory guarantees are provided under the legislation to protect consumers. Who is a consumer?
The Australian Privacy Principles
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This year recent amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (‘Privacy Act’) have introduced new privacy obligations known as Australian Privacy Principles (‘APPs’). These APPs, which came into effect on 12 March 2014, place obligations that must be complied with…
Distracted from a Safer Road
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The behaviour of road users has contributed to increasing safety concerns to other drivers. In Queensland, common dangers on the road can be attributed to drink driving, speeding, fatigue and driver distractions.
News
Queensland Transfer Duty: Key Changes for Homebuyers
Is Your Business Prepared for Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Prevention?
The “Bank of Mum and Dad”
Photography and Children’s Sports in Queensland: What Parents Need to Know- Seller Disclosure Regime
Promotion Announcement – Jessica Alexander & Nelson Turner
A Joyful Announcement! Baby Formosa
