The High Court has recently delivered its decision in Brookfield Multiplex (Multiplex). The case is an important decision about the extent to which a builder will be held liable for building defects to a person other than the party that they entered into the building contract with.
Solicitors
Safe Night Out Strategy (“SNOS”) Introduction
You will have noticed the Queensland Government’s recent television awareness campaign “We’re red carding anti-social behaviour”. This advertising campaign is part of the Queensland Government’s new initiatives to ensure that Queensland’s nightlife is safe for all. These initiatives include changes…
SNOS – Changes to Police Powers
The passing of the Safe Night Out Legislation Amendment Act 2014 has amended the provisions of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act (PPRA) and the Summary Offences Act (SOA). The amendments to the law give greater powers to police officers…
Steve O’Connell – A Policing View of the SNOS
After graduating from the Police Academy at the end of 1979, Steve O’Connell drove his car with all of his belongings to Mackay. Shortly thereafter, he relieved at the newly constructed Cannonvale Police Station which, at that time, had two…
Recent Changes to Workplace Law
From 1 July 2014 a number of changes to the law relating to employment came into effect. The changes brought in by the Commonwealth Government include an incentive for Australian employers to employ mature age jobseekers, an increase to the…
Massive Increase in Damages for Sexual Harassment Complaints
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The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has recently handed down a decision in Richardson v Oracle Corporation of Australia[1] ordering an employer to pay $100,000 in general damages (pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life) to the victim of sexual harassment who suffered from a psychological injury.
Caitlin Roberts Admitted as a Solicitor
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Caitlin Roberts of our Mackay office was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in Rockhampton on 14 July 2014.
Recent Decision on Unfair Dismissal Claim following Workplace Bullying Complaint
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For both employers and employees complaints of workplace bullying are serious matters. In some instances complaints of bullying lead to the lodgement of workers compensation claims or disciplinary action including dismissal for the person responsible for the bullying behaviour
Are you a Director or Trustee? Do you operate a business? Did you know…
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That your attorney cannot use your personal Power of Attorney document to sign documents or make decisions for a company or trust?
Changes to Double Jeopardy Laws in Queensland
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The State Government has changed double jeopardy laws to allow persons previously acquitted of offences to be recharged for the same or similar offences if there is new and compelling evidence.
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Five Decades, One Workplace: Mackay Woman Honoured for 50 Years in Law
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