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Family Law Act changes
Following the recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Domestic Violence, changes were made to the Family Law Act 1975 and such changes recently came into effect. These changes provide for a legislative ban on personal cross examination in matters that involve family violence.
Verification of Identity
There are more stringent Verification of Identity (“VOI”) requirements for identifying all persons whom we deal with.
Tribute to Brian Harrison
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Brian Harrison, a former well-known Mackay Barrister and Cairns District Court Judge, passed away in Cairns on Wednesday 10 October 2019.
Fishers Beware – New QLD Fisheries Regulations from 1 September 2019
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From 1 September 2019 there have been a number of changes to the Queensland Fisheries Regulations.
Changes to Paper Certificates of Title
From 1 October 2019, paper Certificates of Title will be of sentimental and historical value only and will no longer need to be deposited when a property dealing is lodged.
Deceased Estates: What is Probate?
A Grant of Probate is document issued by the Supreme Court of Queensland to assist in the administration of deceased estates.
What recordings are admissible in Court?
It is not unusual in parenting matters that involve conflict for either or both parents to record the other, particularly at changeovers but can such recordings be used in Court?
Heat of the moment resignations
Can you accept an employee’s heat of the moment resignation? Heat of the moment resignation are not rare. They often occur following a disagreement with an employee where they proclaim “I am done”, “I am out of here” or even…
Parentage Rights
While the media headlines on a recent High Court decision would have you believe that any “sperm donor” would now have the same rights as a biological, that is not the case. The landmark decision is expected to impact thousands of families whose children were conceived with known sperm donors.
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Macrossan & Amiet congratulates Dyane Norton on promotion to Senior Associate
Quality Business Awards — Recognising Excellence and Trust
AML/CTF Reforms Are Coming: What Our Clients Need to Know
Leaving Violence Program
Understanding Drink Driving Laws in Queensland
The Importance of Diligence and Transparency in Property Transactions- Preparing for Compliance with the Child Safe Standards under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024
