In the legal arena Judicial Officers are sometimes required to deal with matters where contempt of Court is said to occur.
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Who to Talk to if You’re in Trouble Overseas
Its peak travel season in Europe at the moment as the sun raises its head from what has been at least four months of miserable rain, slosh and darkness; and with the sun comes millions of enthusiastic travellers ready to revel in the wonderment of another world.
Profile: Mario Demartini
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As I came to write this article I reflected on the context in which I have come to know Mario Demartini and his family.
New Work Safety Laws
On 1 January 2012, new workplace safety laws commenced in Queensland. The other Australian States have also enacted new laws so that there is now consistency between States in relation to workplace safety requirements.
Below is a brief summary of the new laws:
Do You Need to Review Your Will?
From time to time we remind clients of the need to update their Will, or the need to make a Will if they don’t already have one. There are a number of reasons why it is important that your Will…
Duty of Care : the Law of Negligence: The Snail Case
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We have all heard the phrase “Duty of Care” which applies to much of what we do on a daily basis. Every law student learns the origins of the concept of duty of care as coming from a case in…
Jeff Law and the Bendigo Bank
My earliest recollection of Jeff Law was when I went with my father to Jeff’s Auto Electric business in Proserpine as a child. I remember Jeff being very tall and that he spoke quickly, loudly and a lot. A few…
Performance Management of Employees and the Risk of Adverse Action Claims
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The adverse action provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act) have potentially wide reaching implications for employers when it comes to the performance management and discipline of employees. The Act prohibits an employer from taking an adverse action against…
Registration of a Company – Benefits and Burdens
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By Paul Stasuik The Global Financial Crisis has changed the way a number of employees now think about, and define, job security. A few have decided to take control of their employment and strike out into the world of business:…
You & Your Business Name – A New National Register
A new National Business Name Register is expected to commence in May/June 2012. Currently, for businesses operating in Queensland, the Office of Fair Trading keeps the state’s register with each other state or territory having a similar system. Transition to…
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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
