Prior to 1 July 2016, if a person suffered a serious personal injury in a motor vehicle accident and they were the at fault driver, they faced the prospect of receiving no compensation at all. With the introduction of the National Injury Insurance Scheme, at fault drivers who suffer a serious personal injury will at least have the ability to rely on the Scheme.
Solicitors
The Winchester Foundation
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The Winchester Foundation support many country families and children with their secondary and tertiary education expenses and our firm and I are happy to provide continued support. The Winchester Foundation also supports children from country primary schools to attend the Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival and is a major sponsor of the Isolated Children’s and Parent’s Association State Conference.
Proudly Supporting the Local Community
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We have always believed in the importance of being involved in the community we live and work in. All of our professional staff at the present time, Directors and Solicitors, are involved in a wide variety of community organisations. Over the coming months we intend to feature some updates profiling our Solicitors and their involvement in the community.
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.
Cruise & Tour Operators – Forfeiture of Fares
If a cruise or tour operator cancels the trip at short notice? Do I lose my money?
Federal Court Scam Warning
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The Federal Court has warned of a potential virus or malware threat in emails purportedly sent by the Court. An information statement released by the court says: “The Federal Court has been contacted by a large number of people who…
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.
Sugar Analyst Gives Presentation
Our Proserpine and Mackay cane farmers were very privileged to have Tom McNeill, owner and Director of Green Pool Commodities Pty Ltd provide us with his view on the current and future sugar price at a recent function in Proserpine.
Profile – Geoff McDonald
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Geoff, who was a Mechanical Engineer, assisted many of our personal injury clients by providing Expert Reports concerning accidents and means by which they could have been prevented, passed away last month.
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
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
