Looking Forward
Ask any lawyer how things are going as the end of 2014 draws near and they will say “Things are tough.” The most significant changes in 2014 in our area relate to the completion of a number of construction projects…
Solicitors
Land Sales Act – Sales of Land not within a Body Corporate
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As part of the recent overhaul of the property sales legislation in Queensland, there have been significant changes to the requirements for selling land which is not in a body corporate ‘off-the-plan’. These reforms not only affect developers, but also…
Restraint of Trade Provisions: When size does really matter!
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We are often asked to advise in relation to the application, interpretation and inclusion of restraint of trade provisions in two areas: a) The sale and purchase of a business or enterprise. b) In employment or service contracts. Over the…
Macrossan & Amiet – Donation to Bowen Neighbourhood Centre
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Macrossan & Amiet Foundation Directors, Jeffrey Ruddell and Andrew Telford, travelled to Bowen on Thursday 6th November 2014 to be present at the opening of the Bowen Neighbourhood Centre’s “Shed Shop”. The Shop sells second hand goods and generates funds…
Parental Leave is a Statutory Right
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Parental leave is a statutory right which is governed by both Commonwealth and State legislation. It is important for both employees and employers to be aware of their rights and obligations in respect of parental leave entitlements and requirements. Here…
Special Disability Trusts
A special disability trust is an instrument set up by family members in order to maintain and provide for the future care and accommodation of a person with a severe disability. Although a relatively new instrument created under Commonwealth legislation,…
Builder Not Liable to Subsequent Owner for Building Defects
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.
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…
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
