Dangers in the workplace can sometimes lead to serious accidents. This firm handles many personal injury cases where employees are injured at work.
Solicitors
Road Safety Newsletter Introduction
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I watched the Four Corners episode on safety concerns surrounding the long haul trucking industry on Monday 3 February 2014.
The Journey Claim
The Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld) allows employees to lodge a statutory claim when injured travelling (directly*) to or from work.
Heavy Vehicle National Law Penalties Framework Review
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In September 2011, the Standing Council on Transport and Infrastructure (SCOTI) was established which brings together Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers with responsibility for transport and infrastructure issues, as well as the Australian Local Government Association.
Driver Fatigue: An Accident Waiting to Happen
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Driving, after being awake for 17 hours, leads to a driving ability similar to that of a driver with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05%. 20-25 hours awake leads to an ability similar to a driver with a blood alcohol content of 0.15%.
It’s the Law: Random Drug Testing
The Australian community is concerned with the number of people that are driving vehicles while under the influence of drugs and a particular focus is on drivers of heavy trucks and buses
Profile: Caitlin Roberts
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Caitlin Roberts commenced with Macrossan & Amiet in October 2013 as a Trainee Solicitor.
She attended St Ursula’s College before moving to Brisbane to complete her Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business (Accounting) degrees at the Queensland University of Technology.
Sarah Smith: Admission as a Solicitor
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Andrew Telford and Sarah Smith at theSupreme Court in Townsvilleimmediately after Sarah’s admission Sarah Smith of our Cannonvale office was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in Townsville on Friday 7th February 2014. Sarah’s parents are…
Loan Protection Insurance
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If you borrow money from the Commonwealth Bank to purchase a house or land or some other asset, there is a good chance you will be contacted by a bank officer and asked if you would like to take out loan protection insurance.
Changes to Directors and other Officer’s Liability
The Queensland Parliament has recently passed the Directors’ Liability Reform Amendment Act 2013 (‘Act’).
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
Doyle’s Guide recommended Law Firm
