ChatGTP was launched on 30 November 2022 and marketed to the legal profession as having the potential to increase productivity and efficiency, despite AI appearing to have endless potential, limitations have recently been discovered by the Court.
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Changes to Queensland tenancy laws
Queenslanders should expect more changes to our tenancy laws to be introduced in the near future.
Annual Moot Competition
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Congratulations to this years MDLA moot competition participants with special mention to our Shannyn and Sophie
Vigilantism or civic duty? Performing a citizen’s arrest
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How does vigilantism or specifically performing a citizen’s arrest work and what about the legal logistics.
BMA Mackay Marina Run
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Sunday 4 June 2023 is the BMA Mackay Marina Run where locals swap work boots for runners to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation.
“Jack’s Law” and Queensland’s fight against knife crime
‘Jack’s Law’ has recently been passed following the death by stabbing of 17-year-old Jack Beasley in 2019 outside a Surfers Paradise convenience store while on a night out with friends. Jack’s Law empowers police officers to detect people carrying knives…
Benefits of Cooperation between your Advisors
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The key to achieving a “tax friendly” property settlement is ensuring that your legal advisor and accountant are working together.
Amendments to the Domestic and Family Violence and Protection Act
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On 22 February 2023 a number of proposed amendments to the Domestic and Family Violence and Protection Act passed into law.
Queensland Courts Criminal Case Lookup
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The Queensland Courts offer a free online tool for searching for court events.
Artistic impressions or legal misrepresentation?
Real estate agents have been exploiting artistic impressions to sell houses and property for decades and it is critical that the property be not falsely represented with image enhancement.
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
