Transport Operators should be aware of the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal and the obligations that may be imposed upon you through the Orders the Tribunal makes.
Solicitors
Christmas Message from the Managing Director
A year ago, our previous Managing Director Gene Paterson reflected that “Although the boom times are over, the world is not going to end in 2015. Life will go on.” And so it did.
Beware of Delaying Commencing Family Law Property Settlement Proceedings After Separation!
The Supreme Court of Queensland delivered a judgment on 8 October 2015 which tragically demonstrates the risk of receiving nothing in a property settlement after separating and ending a long term marriage/defacto relationship.
“Dennis Denuto” Defamation Claim Dismissed
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An Ipswich lawyer who sued a man for $250,000.00 after he called him “Dennis Denuto” has had his Claim dismissed by the District Court.
$9 Million Estate – But no Will
On 30 October 2015 Justice McMeekin in the Supreme Court at Rockhampton approved the creation of a Will for a 30 year old man who was involved in a near-fatal motor vehicle accident in 2005, when he was aged 20.
Neighbour’s Doppelganger French Provincial Style Home a Breach of Copyright
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A recent decision in the Queensland Supreme Court has underlined some interesting issues in the area of copyright law, particularly for proud home owners hoping to protect the uniqueness of their home!
Pool Safety Requirements – Compliance Date is Looming ~ 30 November 2015
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In 2008, the Queensland Government conducted a review of Queensland’s pool safety laws in an endeavour to reduce the number of drownings and serious injuries involving children in residential swimming pools.
Dismissal following Temporary Absence for Medical Surgery deemed Unfair
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A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission (Mr Koichi Yokohata v Lidco Oregon Australia Pty Ltd [2015] FWC 5680) serves as a reminder that an employee’s temporary absence from work because of illness or injury is not a valid reason for their dismissal.
Change is here ~ Personal Property Securities Act
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From 1 October 2015 the requirement to register leases and bailments of serial numbered goods for a term of between 90 days and one year will no longer apply.
Paying Estate Debts: Hands-Off the Life Insurance Policy and Superannuation!
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Paying debts and liabilities of an estate must be done by the deceased’s personal representative upon that person’s death.
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
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