If you’re like me, one of six children, then you probably think that your parents were so much stricter with the older children then they were with your younger siblings.
Clean Export
When is it Reasonable to make Inadequate Provision for a Child or Spouse?
We have a moral duty to make adequate provision in our Wills for our spouses (including defacto spouses), children (including stepchildren), dependants and other family members.
Queensland Court Rules iPhone Will to be Valid
The Queensland Supreme Court has recently ruled that a Will typed into an iPhone is legally valid and granted probate.
Radical Reform of Workers’ Compensation
Last month the Queensland Government rushed the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 through the Parliament.
New Bikie Legislation
The events of a week in mid October in the Queensland Legislative Assembly were quite remarkable. Within one week the Liberal National Government introduced and passed urgent legislation to effect significant legislative reforms namely the Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Act 2013 (Qld) (“VLAD Act”) and the Criminal Law (Criminal Organisations Disruption) Amendment Act 2013.
Dismissal following Workplace Bullying Complaint found Unfair
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For both employers and employees complaints of workplace bullying are serious matters. In some instances complaints of bullying lead to the lodgement of workers compensation claims or disciplinary action including dismissal for the person responsible for the bullying behaviour.
Mackay Daily Court List for Magistrates Court Matters
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Access to Daily Law List for Mackay Magistrates Court Matters For those persons interested in viewing the list of defendants appearing before the Mackay Magistrates Court each day, the Queensland Courts website now provides access to the daily law list…
Macrossan & Amiet Charitable Foundation Presentations
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The Macrossan & Amiet Charitable Foundation had its 2013 presentation day on the 22nd August, 2013 in both Mackay and the Whitsundays.
Self Managed Super Fund – Borrowing to Purchase Property
It is now some years since the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act was amended to permit SMSFs to borrow money to purchase assets including real estate.
The National Employment Standards
The National Employment Standards (“NES”) cover everyone in the national workplace system. Because this covers most employees in businesses in Australia, it doesn’t matter what State you work in, you will have the same rights and obligations.
News
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
