Solicitors

John Formosa celebrates 25 years as a solicitor

April 14, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet celebrates and congratulates Director and well respected local solicitor, colleague and friend, John Formosa, on reaching 25 years as a legal practitioner. In 1979 John joined Macrossan & Amiet to begin his articled clerkship under the guidance…

Introducing M&A’s newest recruit – Chris Roberts

April 14, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

Chris Roberts As one of the newest recruits to the Macrossan & Amiet team, I wish to extend a warm greeting and provide a brief overview about myself. Having recently been admitted as a legal practitioner, I am now working…

De facto relationships – are you in or are you out?

April 14, 2010

Georgina Paterson

De Facto Relationships, Personal Law

What is a de facto relationship? In the relevant legislation the term “de facto partner” is a reference to 1 or 2 persons who are living together as a couple of a genuine domestic basis, but who are not married…

Recent Changes to the Law of Personal Injuries in Queensland

April 14, 2010

Steven Hayles

Power of Attorney

The Queensland Government has recently passed new legislation, the Civil Liability and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2010 which amends the law relating to claims for personal injury in Mackay. For those persons who suffer injuries after 1 July 2010, a…

The “Shame List”

April 14, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

By Kylie Davis Quite regularly I am asked by clients how the local newspapers are permitted to print the names and particulars of offences of those people who come before the local Court. The answer is that during “Open Court”…

Are expenses of Youth Allowance tax deductible? The Current State of Play.

March 2, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

By Robert Krahe Setting the Scene Can a student receiving Youth Allowance claim their costs of study, also referred to as self-education expenses against their assessable income? When you consider that the person in receipt of Youth Allowance is assessed…

Applications for Development. When and how you get a say…

March 1, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

By Andrea Green In a region where development is booming, it is important that the members of the community are aware of their rights to have a say. You may, for example, see a sign advising that premises are being…

The Queensland Ombudsman can assist you with a complaint about your local Council or a Government Department

March 1, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

By Sarah Dennis Has your local Council made a decision that you feel is unfair? Maybe you have been unfairly treated by a Government Department? The Queensland Ombudsman is an independent complaints investigation agency that may be able to help…

Ensure safety is more than just luck.

March 1, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

By Kylie Davis It is all too often that you see on the news and in newspapers stories about people being involved in accidents. As lawyers, we often have to deal with the legal consequences of accidents. Often, a moment…

New legislation puts out strong road safety message

May 2, 2008

Vince Campbell

By Vince Campbell vcampbell@macamiet.com.au Under new legislation, a driver who suffers a suspension of licence following the accumulation of too many demerit points, or following a high speed offence, can apply for a Special Hardship Order (SHO). If successful on…

Solicitors

John Formosa celebrates 25 years as a solicitor

Introducing M&A’s newest recruit – Chris Roberts

De facto relationships – are you in or are you out?

Recent Changes to the Law of Personal Injuries in Queensland

The “Shame List”

Are expenses of Youth Allowance tax deductible? The Current State of Play.

Applications for Development. When and how you get a say…

The Queensland Ombudsman can assist you with a complaint about your local Council or a Government Department

Ensure safety is more than just luck.

New legislation puts out strong road safety message

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