On 26 September 2014, John Lock the Deputy Coroner handed down his interim findings into three (3) quad bike accidents on rural properties that accounted for the deaths of two (2) children and two (2) adults.
Solicitors
Property settlements under the Family Law Act 1975 where one party has entered into an aged care facility
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With life expectancy increasing and the aging population on the rise, more people are entering nursing homes.
If you have children under 18 do you need a Superannuation Proceeds Trust in your Will?
As more Australians are accumulating significant benefits in superannuation over their working life, understanding how to pass those superannuation benefits on death to your chosen beneficiaries becomes even more important.
Kendell Bocos – Admission to the Legal Profession
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Kendell Bocos from our Mackay office was admitted to the legal profession as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland on 17 April 2015.
Dismissal resulting from positive drug test
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A worker who lodged an unsuccessful claim for Unfair Dismissal after he was dismissed for producing a positive drug test result at work in breach of the employer’s drug and alcohol management policy has been refused permission to appeal the…
New Rules regarding Foreign Investment in Australian Property
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Recent developments to rules regarding foreign investment in Australian property signal a tougher Government stance, providing for greater scrutiny of foreign investment in Australian property and tougher penalties for non-compliance.
Appointing a Guardian in your Will
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Parents making a Will (either for the first time or reviewing an existing Will) are often concerned about the appointment of a person or persons to act as their child or children’s guardian in the event of their death. The…
Employment Policy found to be contractually binding on Employer
turned_in_notDiscrimination Policies, Workplace Harassment
In the recent decision of Romero v Farstad Shipping (Indian Pacific) Pty Ltd the Full Federal Court of Australia decided that the terms of a company’s harassment and discrimination policy were contractually binding on the employer and that the employer’s…
Recruiting and Medical Information – Employers Beware!
turned_in_notDiscrimination, Industrial and Employment Law
As a general rule of thumb, it is unlawful for a prospective employer to ask for information upon which they may discriminate against a person who is applying for work. It is also unlawful to base recruitment decisions on a…
Caveats and Family Law
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A recent decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales has found that a Family Court Order giving a party a right to proceeds of sale of a property is not a caveatable interest, and parties who lodge caveats…
News
Macrossan & Amiet congratulates Dyane Norton on promotion to Senior Associate
Quality Business Awards — Recognising Excellence and Trust
AML/CTF Reforms Are Coming: What Our Clients Need to Know
Leaving Violence Program
Understanding Drink Driving Laws in Queensland
The Importance of Diligence and Transparency in Property Transactions- Preparing for Compliance with the Child Safe Standards under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024
