The Chief Justice is the highest ranking judicial officer in Queensland and has the main responsibility of upholding the rule of law and maintaining community confidence in the administration of justice. The Chief Justice also establishes the rules and procedures of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
Solicitors
A Practical Application of Statutory Guarantees
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Under the Australian Consumer Law (“ACL”) a consumer of goods is provided with a number of statutory guarantees regarding the quality of the goods. The purpose of these guarantees is to provide minimum standards and obligations on suppliers of both goods and services to consumers.
Amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct to Bolster Franchisee’s Rights and Reduce Red Tape for Franchisors Franchising
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Amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct have been in the woodworks for some time now and the proposed amendments are to take effect from 1 January 2015.
Wills Keep Producing Suprising Results for Left Behind Family Members
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland (and soon to be Governor) on 24 April 2014 delivered a judgment in the matter of Whitla (as administrator of the estate of Allan James Launchbury)(the Applicant) v. Barbara Jane Launchbury (the First Respondent) and Jonathon David Launchbury.
Warning to Business Operators: New Insurance Gap Exposed!
The State Government changed the workers’ compensation legislation late last year such that workers who are injured in the course of their employment from 15 October 2013 will not be able
to sue their employer for common law damages, unless their degree of permanent impairment (DPI) exceeds 5%.
Guardianship/Administrator Applications – Planning For Special Needs Adults
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In a former life, before I moved to Australia, I was employed by a Catholic School as an Educational Assistant (“EA”) to assist teachers. Educational Assistants need to be skilled to address the needs of different exceptionalities, including but not…
Workplace Bullying and Harassment Complaints – A Cautionary Tale for Employers
Sussan Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd [2014] QSC 64 the Supreme Court of Queensland has demonstrated that failing to deal with workplace bullying and harassment complaints by employees can be a costly mistake.
Employer Obligation to Maintain Equipment
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The recent Supreme Court decision of Verney v The Mac Services Group Pty Ltd highlights the need for employers to maintain tools and equipment so as to avoid exposing workers to unnecessary risks of injury.
Risks Associated with Lodging a Caveat Without Reasonable Cause
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Disputes occur from time to time when a Vendor who has entered into a Contract to sell his property refuses to complete the Contract. These types of disputes normally occur when the Vendor perceives that they have an opportunity to…
Tenants Exposed by Landlord’s Liquidation
In a recent decision of Willmott Growers Group Inc v Willmott Forests Limited (In Liquidation) the High Court found that a Liquidator of a Company has power under the Corporations Act to disclaim the Company’s interest in a Lease where…
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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
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