Commonwealth legislation passed earlier this year will introduce a new anti-bullying jurisdiction for the Fair Work Commission (“The Commission”).
Solicitors
One Punch Can Kill
The death of 18 year old Thomas Kelly in Sydney and the subsequent guilty plea of 19 year old Kieran Loveridge to a charge of manslaughter in November this year brought home the senselessness of alcohol driven violence.
Have You Been Put on Notice? Void Dispositions under the Corporations Act
I love scoring a deal. Be it two for one, end of financial year sale, or even 50% off, I think I am a smart shopper. But some deals just seem too good to be true.
Bob Porter Recognised at 2013 Whitsunday Tourism Awards
The Whitsunday Tourism Awards were held at the Whitsunday Sailing Club at Airlie Beach on Saturday night the 19th October 2013.
It’s Back… Schoolies & Toolies
If you’re like me, one of six children, then you probably think that your parents were so much stricter with the older children then they were with your younger siblings.
Queensland Court Rules iPhone Will to be Valid
The Queensland Supreme Court has recently ruled that a Will typed into an iPhone is legally valid and granted probate.
Radical Reform of Workers’ Compensation
Last month the Queensland Government rushed the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 through the Parliament.
New Bikie Legislation
The events of a week in mid October in the Queensland Legislative Assembly were quite remarkable. Within one week the Liberal National Government introduced and passed urgent legislation to effect significant legislative reforms namely the Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Act 2013 (Qld) (“VLAD Act”) and the Criminal Law (Criminal Organisations Disruption) Amendment Act 2013.
Dismissal following Workplace Bullying Complaint found Unfair
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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.
Mackay Daily Court List for Magistrates Court Matters
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Access to Daily Law List for Mackay Magistrates Court Matters For those persons interested in viewing the list of defendants appearing before the Mackay Magistrates Court each day, the Queensland Courts website now provides access to the daily law list…
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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
