The question of the parentage of a child is often raised in family law matters. There is sometimes disagreement as to who is the child’s father which can be proved or disproved with evidence such as DNA testing.
Clean Export
NEWSFLASH – Draft Mackay Regional Council Planning Scheme
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NEWSFLASH Draft Mackay Regional Council Planning Scheme What is the new draft planning scheme all about? Mackay Regional Council has prepared a new planning scheme for the Mackay Region and the public consultation period has now commenced. The new planning…
What is a Contract?
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Recently I dealt with a client who was involved in an ongoing arrangement with another person. The client did not consider that arrangement to be a “contract” because the terms of the arrangement were not committed to writing. In essence,…
Are You Environmentally Safe? (What Do You Mean I Can’t Wash My Dog?)
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Being a former resident of Canada, where it only really rains on the odd occasion, the staggering quantity of rainfall in the local region has me amazed. Given the recent rainfall the severe water restrictions have been downgraded.
Shareholders Agreements: A Pre-emptive Necessity
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Business ventures can be operated through a number of structures and today more and more businesses are being operated through a company. Shareholder Agreements can be a key tool in the ongoing management of the company and the company’s businesses.
Debt Collection
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Debt Collection. It’s a term business owners sometimes dread thinking about. It can seem complex, difficult and time consuming. But it doesn’t have to be. We’ve put together a list of tips to ensure you have good debt recovery strategies in place to recover the money you’ve worked hard for.
Unlawfully Obtained Evidence: What are the Circumstances it may be Excluded
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It may come as a surprise to understand that whether or not evidence which the police have unlawfully obtained is not determinative of whether it may be used by the prosecution against you.
Change to Body Corporate Lot Entitlements
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On 19 March 2013, the Newman government introduced changes to Body Corporate lot entitlements legislation. To understand the significance of these changes, the history of lot entitlements should be noted.
Profile: Kirstie Pegoraro
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My name is Kirstie Pegoraro and I have recently started work at Macrossan & Amiet as a Trainee Solicitor. I am from Ayr and last year completed a Bachelor of Law at James Cook University, Townsville.
Prosecution reliance on previous convictions: Case study Constable SJ Miers v Blewett [2013] QCA 23
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A person’s criminal history can have a significant impact on many aspects of your daily life; from your ability to obtain visas to travel overseas, employment opportunities with both private and government agencies to restrictions for the possession of your firearms.
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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
