I was asked by David O’Connell, before he was appointed to the position of Central Coroner, to write an article about some of the changes that I have seen in the law since I began working as a solicitor in Mackay in 1977.
Macrossan & Amiet
August 2012 News
turned_in_notLaw Changes
This month we cover a wide variety of topics from some helpful tips on what to do if you travel overseas through to advice for you on the changes to the Queensland Work Safety Laws and interstate driver’s licences.
Donations & Charity Submissions
Donations The Trustees are most grateful to the number of donors who have made generous donations to the Foundation through the years and encourage everyone to consider making a donation to the Foundation for its worthy cause.
Jeff Law and the Bendigo Bank
My earliest recollection of Jeff Law was when I went with my father to Jeff’s Auto Electric business in Proserpine as a child. I remember Jeff being very tall and that he spoke quickly, loudly and a lot. A few…
Transfer Duty Changes – Reinstatement of Principal Place of Residence Concession
Last month the Premier of Queensland announced that Cabinet had agreed to reinstate the Principal Place of Residence Concession (PPR) for all eligible purchasers from 1 July 2012. The previous rates of transfer duty came into force on 1 August…
Law Week Mock Trial
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It was once again National Law Week from the 14th to 18th May 2012. The Mackay District Law Association (MDLA) organised the annual moot competition where Trainee Solicitors from various firms in Mackay teamed up to compete against each other.…
Profile: Ricky Tsoi
Ricky was admitted as a Legal Practitioner by the Supreme Court of Queensland in April 2012, and commenced employment with Macrossan & Amiet in May 2012 as a Graduate Solicitor. Ricky was born in Kowloon, Hong Kong and, together with…
Profile: Kerry Kennell
Kerry commenced with Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors in May 2012 as a Graduate Solicitor, after being admitted as a Legal Practitioner by the Supreme Court of Queensland in April 2012. Kerry has worked as a legal graduate in an in-house…
A Tradition Continues
Another of our trainee solicitors, Paul Formosa, has recently been admitted as a solicitor. Pictured here is Paul with Justice McMeekin (Supreme Court Judge Rockhampton) who presided over Paul’s admission ceremony. Justice McMeekin has had a long association with Macrossan…
Profile : Kayven McGrath
I started at Macrossan & Amiet as a Trainee Solicitor in January. I grew up in Moranbah where I completed my primary and secondary schooling. Whilst growing up I was involved in dancing working my way through the ballet and…
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