Earlier this week, the High Court handed down its decision in favour of Workpac, finding that earlier decisions in the matters of Skene v Workpac and Rossato v Workpac had been incorrectly decided.
Posts by Stuart Naylor
Insurers Liable for Business Interruption Caused by COVID-19
A recent New South Wales Court of Appeal decision has implications for Insurers and the Insured.
2020 Macrossan & Amiet Charitable Foundation Distribution
The Macrossan & Amiet Charitable Foundation is celebrating 25 years of supporting the local community and is pleased to announce the successful applicants for its 2020 distributions.
Do I Have To Vote In This Weekend’s Local Government Election
S168 of the Local Government Electoral Act 2011 (Qld) makes it an offence for an Elector to fail to vote at an election without a valid and sufficient excuse.
Injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident?
If you are unlucky enough to sustain injury in a motor vehicle accident the first thing you should do is seek appropriate medical advice and treatment. Following that, you have either nine months from the date of accident or one month after retaining a lawyer to complete a Motor Accident Notice of Claim Form.
Trusts: No Power to Separately Stream Franking Credits
Do you have a Trust structure? If so, this article contains important information regarding franking credits.
Mackay Tops Lost Superannuation
Mackay was recently listed as one of the areas which has a large amount of lost/unclaimed Superannuation.
Leading the Way for the new generation
Macrossan & Amiet are delighted to announce that solicitors Paul Formosa & Caitlin Roberts have become part owners of our business on 1 July 2017
Congratulations Adam Moschella
Congratulations to Adam on having been admitted to practice as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court. Adam’s experience to date is primarily in the areas of Criminal and Family Law where he hopes to practice.
SMSF Beneficiary Nominations
It is not well-known or understood that on a Member’s death their superannuation benefits do not automatically form part of their estate. Nor can they be given away by a person’s Will. Most Superannuation Fund Trust Deeds require the Trustee to take into account the Member’s beneficiary nomination. Any person setting up a SMSF should ensure that they put in place a valid death benefit nomination.
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Claiming an executor’s commission
Do’s and Don’ts for Separated Parents
Superannuation Death Benefits and Estate Planning: What You Need to Know
50 years in Law
Five Decades, One Workplace: Mackay Woman Honoured for 50 Years in Law
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