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Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted! Or will they?

June 2, 2010

By Jodie Mason We have all walked or driven past properties that display a sign stating that TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED. Is this is a fear tactic or a legal warning? Let’s explore. 1. What is trespass? Any deliberate or…

Macrossan & Amiet congratulates Vicky Gillam

June 2, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

Vicky Gillam, secretary to Andrew Telford in our Airlie Beach office, has recently travelled to the Gold Coast to be assessed for her next black belt by Master Instructor Ross Hartnett – 7th Dan. She passed her grading and in…

New Laws for Child Restraints

June 2, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

By Francesco Maconi Many people use child restraints to protect their children while driving. A child restraint can be a capsule, child car seat or booster seat that secures a baby, infant or child while travelling in a vehicle. The…

When Your Will Won’t Do: Superannuation, is your nomination binding?

June 2, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

By Jodie Mason Almost every person who has held a job in Australia will have superannuation. It can often be one’s principal (and sometimes,only) asset. Many people believe that their superannuation will form part of their estate to be distributed…

Taking Care of Business: Buying a Business in Queensland

June 2, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

Chris Roberts Operating a business can be a very rewarding experience. However, due to the risks involved it is important that all facets of a business are thought through and professional advice is sought. The following article provides a brief…

Do you have unclaimed Super?

June 2, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

I was recently at my grandfather’s house when he had a thought (as he does) that he contributed once upon a time (when I was a twinkle in my mother’s eye no doubt) to superannuation for himself and my late…

Family Trusts Deeds and the case of the Federal Commissioner of Taxation v Bamford

April 26, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

When a person makes a Will they often believe it will go unchallenged and that their assets will be left to whomever they choose. This is partly but not completely true. A person drafting a Will must keep in mind…

Defamation

April 14, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

Jodie Mason Most of us value the reputation that we have built throughout our personal lives and career; it influences the way our peers and the larger community view us and is an important part of the legacy that we…

How can the CMC help you?

April 14, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

Crime and Misconduct Commission

By Sarah Dennis The Crime and Misconduct Commission is an independent law enforcement commission set up to combat major crime in Queensland, including among other things, official misconduct in the Queensland public sector. It does this by receiving and handling…

John Formosa celebrates 25 years as a solicitor

April 14, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

Unfair Contract Terms

Macrossan & Amiet celebrates and congratulates Director and well respected local solicitor, colleague and friend, John Formosa, on reaching 25 years as a legal practitioner. In 1979 John joined Macrossan & Amiet to begin his articled clerkship under the guidance…

Clean Export

Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted! Or will they?

Macrossan & Amiet congratulates Vicky Gillam

New Laws for Child Restraints

When Your Will Won’t Do: Superannuation, is your nomination binding?

Taking Care of Business: Buying a Business in Queensland

Do you have unclaimed Super?

Family Trusts Deeds and the case of the Federal Commissioner of Taxation v Bamford

Defamation

How can the CMC help you?

John Formosa celebrates 25 years as a solicitor

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