On Monday 16 April 2018 new Queensland Labour Hire Laws commenced. If you are a labour hire provider and wish to continue operating, then you need to lodge an application for a licence before 15 June 2018.
Solicitors
Family Lawyers Warned
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Unnecessary adversarial handling of files may constitute professional misconduct.
Qantas Sexual Harassment
Last week we have seen in the media, reports of a Qantas flight attendant making shocking allegations of sexual harassment against the airline.
Work Health & Safety – Heavy Fines
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Earlier this month, in the Cairns District Court, an employer and plant owner/supplier received heavy fines and convictions for failing to ensure the health and safety of its workers.
Card Payment Surcharges
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The Government introduced new laws, in response to the community concerns that certain surcharges being imposed were in excess, which provide that a business must not charge a payment surcharge that is excessive.
Who will organise my funeral?
Disputes can arise of the distribution of estate, but recently a dispute arose over the burial of a child. Who is responsible for funeral arrangements? What if there is no executor as there is no will? How to avoid a dispute.
Changes to the Youth Justice Act
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Further changes to the Youth Justice Act came into effect from 12 February 2018.
News
Preparing for Compliance with the Child Safe Standards under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024
Claiming an executor’s commission
Do’s and Don’ts for Separated Parents
Superannuation Death Benefits and Estate Planning: What You Need to Know
50 years in Law
Five Decades, One Workplace: Mackay Woman Honoured for 50 Years in Law
Doyle’s Guide recommended Law Firm
