Changes to the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act now give police further power with respect to the conditions which they can impose in a Police Protection Notice’s to those who allegedly commit acts of domestic violence.
Adam Moschella
Unregistered Weapons
Many remember the Port Arthur Massacre in 1996 and the changes to weapons regulations which followed. Breaches of the Weapons Act and associated regulations carry serious consequences.
Dealing with Debt
With the mining downturn many are struggling to cope with the financial stress brought about by reduced employment opportunities and falling property prices throughout the region. While some consider bankruptcy as the only option or last resort, there are options to repaying debt without the need to become bankrupt.
One Punch Can Kill Laws
Earlier this month, the first person to be charged under Queensland’s “one punch can kill laws” pleaded guilty to the unlawful striking a 55 year old man who died from extensive injuries to the head caused by a single punch.
Unfair Contracts And Retail Shop Leases
With the current mining downturn in the local economy many small business owners are feeling the pressure and close over weekends or reduce the hours of trade to lower expenses and increase profit margin. However, it is not uncommon that retail Lessees in large shopping centres are forced to open their doors due to an obligation under their lease that if the shopping centre or complex is trading they must be as well. From 12 November 2016 the unfair contract legislation will be extended to small businesses that have entered into standard form contracts.
Lyons v Queensland – High Court Rules on Deaf Juror
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On 5 October 2016, the High Court handed down its decision in relation to whether or not a deaf person could serve on a jury panel. The question which the High Court was required to answer was whether the Deputy Registrar of the Ipswich District Court, unlawfully discriminated against the appellant, Gaye Lyons by excluding her from a jury panel because she, a profoundly deaf person, required the services of an Australian Sign Language interpreter.
What is a Statutory Health Attorney?
Statutory health attorneys’ can make decision in regards to most health care matters, these may range from the consent to surgical treatment to the cessation of life support. However, a statutory health attorney cannot make decisions that would be classed as special health care decisions. A statutory health attorney’s power to act will only begin when the person lacks capacity.
THAT’S COMING OUT OF YOUR WAGES!
To give some common examples, where this might occur is where you might damage property in the workplace or even an employer taking amounts out of your wage to top up a cash register that hasn’t balanced after your shift. However, if your employer has ever actually taken deductions from your wage for those reasons, or any reasons similar, they may be breaching national employment legislation.
Personal Injury Claims and Child Support
There is no escape from child support arrears being paid if you are injured and have a personal injuries claim.
Solicitors Duty of Care to Intended Beneficiaries
Recently the High Court of Australia handed down their decision in the case of Badenach v Calvert which is a significant decision for solicitors, those who may wish to execute a Will and those who may have already executed their Will and are considering altering their testamentary intentions.
News
Tip’s for co-parenting after separation
Identification Requirements for property transactions- Discretionary trusts – what happens with the assets in the trust when you die?
Government addresses REIQ concerns over new tenancy laws Bill
Expansion of Macrossan & Amiet
Promotion Announcement
False Comments on Facebook results in order for damages
