As a new employee at Macrossan & Amiet I have been asked to write about recent legislative changes that coincide with the commencement of my employment in 2013.
Clean Export
‘Material Changes’ to Off-the-plan Contracts
turned_in_notAimee Gladman
Queensland Law Community title scheme developments are governed by the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (Qld) (“BCCMA”). The Act purports to “provide an appropriate level of consumer protection for intending buyers of lots included in community title schemes”.…
Welcome to 2013
turned_in_notBob Porter, Liquor and Gaming
On behalf of the Directors and Staff of Macrossan & Amiet welcome to the first edition of our monthly newsletter for 2013.
Office Hours for the Christmas and New Year period
Macrossan & Amiet will be closed on the following days: Cannonvale office will be closed Friday 21st December until Wednesday 2nd January. Cannonvale clients should contact the Mackay office for urgent enquiries. Mackay office will be closed Monday 24th to…
Recent Changes to Domestic and Family Violence Laws
On 17 September 2012 the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 (“the new Act”) took effect to replace the existing Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 1989. The new Act makes key changes to the laws in Queensland governing…
Property Managers Duties and Responsibilities – the Isabella Diefenbach inquest
Landlords Under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (Qld), Queensland property owners or Landlords have a statutory obligation to ensure that premises are fit to live in, maintained and in good repair.
My Investment went South – Can My Investment Advisor be Liable?
In October’s newsletter, I wrote about the recent decision of Fisher v Risk and Investment Advisors Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 104 922 394) and an investors right to be compensated as a result of negligent financial advice.
Profile: Jennifer Whitney
Jennifer Whitney and her husband Shane, son Jason and daughter Jayme moved to Proserpine in 1983. At this time, Shane was working for Field’s in Mackay and Jenny for Hugh Reilly Real Estate.
Can an Employee be Terminated without Proper Warning?
The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (“FWA”) and the Fair Work Regulations 2009 (Cth) (“FWR”) set out what an Employer must do when they wish to terminate the
employment of an Employee. For small businesses, an Employer will be required to comply with the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code. This means that, when choosing to let an Employee go, an Employer may be required to comply with the FWA, FWR, the relevant Award and the terms of any employment contract if applicable.
Building Company Loses $47K on a Contract Variation
Further to our September 2012 article titled “Attention Tradesmen … A Few Things About Payment Claims and BSA Licencing”, a recent Supreme Court case of Allaro Homes Cairns Pty Ltd v O’Reilly & Anor [2012] QCA 286 further establishes the importance of effectively drafting your building contracts and contract variations.
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
